Empty nest syndrome describes how
A) a child feels when leaving home.
B) parents feel when their last child leaves home.
C) people feel when they are away from home.
D) people feel when a loved one dies.
The CDC defines ________ as the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age.
A) aging in place
B) the golden years
C) geriatric sustainability
D) living the good life
Kate is a healthy 65-year-old female who is interested in increasing her physical activity. Which of the following workouts would meet the minimum recommendations for her age group?
A) a 30-minute walk on the treadmill four days per week
B) strength-training exercises twice a week
C) a combination of strength-training exercises twice a week and walking 30 minutes a day five times a week
D) a 20-minute jog twice a week and stretching twice a week
For Americans born in 1960 or later, what is the full retirement age or the age when they will receive 100 of their Social Security benefits?
A) 62
B) 65
C) 67
D) 69
The highest rates of suicide are found among
A) African American males over 60.
B) Caucasian females between 60 and 80.
C) Asian American males over 80.
D) Caucasian males over 85.
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