Aging, Disability, and Social Issues in the United States Quiz

Test your knowledge on aging, disability rates, social challenges, and healthcare access for older adults in the United States with this comprehensive quiz.

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Which age group has the highest rate of disability in the United States?

Children under 18

Adults aged 18-44

Adults aged 45-64

Adults aged 65 and older

What is the term for the physical or mental decline that typically occurs as people age?

Geriatrics

Senescence

Pediatrics

Neuroplasticity

Which of the following is NOT a common age-related hearing problem?

Tinnitus

Presbycusis

Conjunctivitis

Cerumen impaction

Which of the following is a common mental health issue among older adults?

Depression

Attention deficit disorder

Autism spectrum disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder

What is the term for the process of cells losing the ability to divide and grow?

Senescence

Gerontology

Apoptosis

Oxidation

What is the leading cause of disability among adults in the United States?

Heart disease

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Which federal law prohibits discrimination based on disability?

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Social Security Act (SSA)

Medicare Act

Older Americans Act (OAA)

Which of the following is a common age-related vision problem?

Presbyopia

Glaucoma

Myopia

Astigmatism

What is the estimated percentage of people over 85 who have Alzheimer's disease?

10%

25%

50%

70%

#10

What percentage of adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. experience falls each year?

10%

20%

30%

40%

#11

What percentage of people aged 65 and older in the U.S. live with a disability?

15%

25%

35%

45%

#12

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of age-related decline in the U.S.?

Increased healthcare costs

Decreased labor force participation

Decreased demand for long-term care facilities

Increased reliance on social security and public assistance programs

#13

Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk of disability in old age?

Higher education level

Healthy lifestyle choices

Social isolation

Regular exercise

#14

What is the primary reason for the increase in the aging population in the United States?

Increased birth rates

Decreased life expectancy

Advancements in medical technology

Economic instability

#15

What is the term for the discrimination against or prejudice towards older people?

Geriatricism

Ageism

Elderlyism

Seniority bias