Class 2/ The Aging Population/ Chapter 2
What will the total number of old persons be in 2040?
79.7 million
How were elders viewed in the 1920s (Great Depression)?
-Elders more of a burden, those >45 had trouble finding work. -President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security act in 1935 -Medicare and Medicaid established
When did old age become a disability?
1900s. President Theodore Roosevelt. 43% of federal expenditure was military pensions Older care was placed on counties, many who couldn't afford transferred elders to mental institutions
From 1650-1850 Older Americans made up ____% of the population
2% (in 1870 it went up to 3%) -Elders were generally respected for their wisdom and experience -Old age was usually a privilege of the rich; poor people did not live to old age -American Revolution: younger age became more valuable -Census data became inaccurate as people started to not report their age appropriately.
US total number of old persons 65+
41.3 million
Pre-1900 old age started at _____
60
Define pig in a python
A bulge in a population moving slowly through time (anticipated increased in baby boomer turning 65)
Define baby boomers
Born between 1946 and 1964, started turning 65 in 2011. Will explode between 2010-2030 (p. 30) In 2012, nearly 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every day.
How does education effect older adults health?
Education affects older adults' socioeconomic status: more educated have better income, standard of living, and health.
How large is the population of ethnic elders?
Ethnic minority elders will be 42% of the older population in the next 40 years. Health problems associated with aging affect different ethnicities at different rates. Access to health care varies for different ethnicities. 2043: Majority of babies born will be "minorities"
What are the three most common CHRONIC illnesses in the population of 65+?
HTN, arthritis, heart disease. (6/7 leading causes of death in older Americans is chronic disease)
What are the leading causes of death in the elderly?
Heart disease 30.4% Cancer 22% Stroke 7.4% Chronic lower respiratory disease 6% Alzheimer's disease 3.7% Diabetes, influenza/pneumonia, kidney disease, accidents, septicemia - Less than 3.2% each
What do older men report more often?
Heart disease and cancer
What are the high school graduation rates in the US?
High school graduation rates among older adults in the U.S. have increased. Rates vary among ethnic groups.
What are some reasons for increased life expectancy?
Improved sanitation through the 20th century Advances in medical care Preventive health services implemented (ie: immunizations) Medical advances treat formerly fatal illnesses Spikes in fertility at certain periods of time.
What are living arrangements like for older adults?
Living arrangements of older adults are linked to income, health status and the availability of caregivers. Many care for their grandchildren Only 4.1% older adults living in nursing homes 2009.
What are the gender characteristics of the older adult population?
More female than male. 4x as many women are widowed than men due to longer life expectancy of women.
Who reports higher numbers of chronic disease?
Older women
How many older adults are in Vermont?
Second "oldest" state after Maine 94,122 15% total pop
Sources of income for 65+?
Social Security has remained fairly steady over time, but the older work force is growing, meaning people are working as they age.
What is the goal for this population?
The focus is to maintain independence associated with functional decline and illness through health promotion
T/F United States there will soon be more people over 60 than children under 15.
True
T/F are older adults dealing with more chronic diseases even though there is increased life expectancy
True. Average 75 year old has 3 chronic diseases and takes 5 medications
What race is the majority of elder adults?
White. Looking at a decline.
