________ focuses on how to prevent or manage the diseases of aging.
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With age, vital lung capacity:
A) declines very little over the life span of the average person.
B) declines at about half the rate for master athletes when compared to sedentary men.
C) declines more for older women than for older men.
D) declines and thus impairs daily functioning.
Sequential designs are particularly useful in studies of cognitive changes with aging.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Older people with multiple chronic conditions rate their quality of life lower than do their physicians.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In relation to aging and sensation,:
A) over the life span, the sense of touch remains generally the same.
B) older persons tend to overreport actual pain experienced.
C) older persons can discriminate levels of pain as well as young persons.
D) loss of nerve endings causes a decline in touch sensitivity with aging.
Longitudinal studies are currently the most widely used research designs in gerontology.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
After age 70, men are less likely than women to report limitations with ADLs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
With regard to bone changes and gender,:
A) men tend to lose more bone mass than women as they age.
B) men tend to develop kyphosis more so than women.
C) bone mineral density declines mostly because of estrogen levels declining.
D) bone mineral density declines mostly because of a loss of testosterone.
The primary goal of Healthy People 2010 for older Americans is to:
A) improve their quality of life.
B) extend their life expectancy.
C) increase medical services aimed at older adults.
D) improve the health of older women.
The most common OTC (over the counter) medication used by older adults is:
A) aspirin.
B) antacid.
C) cold medicine.
D) diuretic.
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