Drives more slowly. compression of morbidity. progeria. dependency ratio. ...

drives more slowly.
 
  compression of morbidity.
  progeria.
  dependency ratio.
  senescence.

Question 2

Improved medical prevention, diagnosis, and treatment allow today's older adults to live with
 
  less mobility.
  better vision.
  weaker teeth.
  more pain.

Question 3

Between 1984 and 2004, the proportion of U.S. elderly who had difficulty doing housework or shopping declined from 16 percent to ______ percent.
 
  12
  10
  8
  2

Question 4

Now that Hank is 75, he uses selective optimization with compensation while driving. For example, he
 
  drives only at night when fewer cars are on the road.
  relies only on rearview and side mirrors so he won't hurt his neck turning his
  head.
  drives more slowly.
  drives fast to get home as soon as possible to avoid accidents.

Question 5

The age group least likely to be involved in motor vehicle accidents is people aged
 
  2534.
  3544.
  4554.
  5564.

Question 6

One medical response to sleep problems of the elderly is to prescribe narcotic medications to help them sleep. Unlike its effect on younger adults, the usual dose of a sleep aid in older adults can
 
  cause very light sleep.
  make them too alert.
  make them more steady on their feet.
  impair wakefulness and cause confusion.

Question 7

Which of the following treatments for insomnia is best for older adults?
 
  electrical stimulation of the brain
  narcotic drugs
  self-administration of alcohol
  accepting changes as normal