Aging Demographics and Lifespan

true or false: aging is a process that begins at birth

true

what are the five criteria of frailty

1. unintentional weight loss

2. self-reported exhaustion

3. weakness (grip strength)

4. slow walking

5. low physical activity

what are the classifications of prefrail and frail

prefail = 1-2

frail = 3 or more

what is the age of older people

60-75

what is the age of old people

76-90

what is the age of very old people

91-100

what is the age of the oldest old

100+

what is lifespan

the maximum length of time an individual or member of a species

can survive (biological ceiling)

what is life expectancy

average length a population are predicted to live --> shaped by health, environment, era

what is progeria and its life expectancy

onset of aging at infancy --> avg life expectancy = 13-14

what is werner syndrome and its life expectancy

onset of aging in adolescence --> avg life expectancy = 30s

what is the world's oldest country

japan

in the US, are there more women or men that are 65+

women

what is the fastest growing age group in the US

centenarians (age 100+)

what are three common criteria for "successful" aging

- abscence of disability/disease

- good cognitive status

- high physical function and active social engagement

what are four common factors found in blue zones

- high quality healthcare

- healthy diet

- active lifestyle

- strong social support