Senior Facts Quiz

 

 

1. In 1900, the average life expectance in America was 47. What is it today?

   65

   73

   82

   none of the above

 

2. How many Americans are over the age of 65?

   29 million

   15 million

   9 million

   none of the above

 

3. What is the approximate percentage of older adults who are unemployed?

   50 %

   70 %

   85 %

   none of the above

 

4. At what age can it be said that a person is old?

   any age

   60's

   80 and over

   none of the above

 

5. People over the age of 65 are usually:

   suffering from an illness

   healthy, alert and intelligent

   feeble, cranky, and hard to cope with

   all the above

 

6. Negative stereotypes about older adults are most common among which people?

   law enforcement officers

   hospital and nursing home workers

   the news media

   all the above

 

7. Many of the health problems older adults now face are directly related to what?

   the normal aging process

   poor heath maintenance when they were younger

   an inadequate diet

   doctors unfamilar with latest advancements in the filed of gerontology

 

8. What most concerns citizens over the age of 65?

   health and crime

   money and possessions

   leisure activites

   none of the above

 

9. It is said that older adults are victimized less often than any other age group. As such, should they receive any special law enforcement attention?

   No, they should be treated the same

   Yes, they deserve the extra attention

   Don't really know