Ageism Do You Practice It?

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Questions and Answers

1.

Seniors in Canada are a burden to the health care system and with an aging population it will only get worse.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Increased utilization of the health system by all Canadians is the major reason for increases in health costs.
Canadians over 65 are increasing their utilization at slower rate than younger Canadians

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2.

What is the average monthly income of a senior living in Ontario?
- A.
  
  $1, 100.00
- B.
  
  $ 2, 200.00
- C.
  
  $1, 375.00
Correct Answer
C. $1, 375.00

Explanation
The correct answer is $1,375.00. This is the average monthly income of a senior living in Ontario.

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3.

Seniors are 21% of all households, with 26% of this number spending more than ________ of their incomes on housing.
- A.
  
  20%
- B.
  
  30%
- C.
  
  15%
Correct Answer
B. 30%

Explanation
The correct answer is 30%. This means that 26% of the 21% of households who are seniors spend more than 30% of their incomes on housing.

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4.

Seniorsenjoy sleeping, watching television due to poor health
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Media findings showed seniors increasingly are finding alternatives to being alone, such as house-sharing or moving to senior living communities, where they can maintain social connections, continue to learn, and contribute to the larger community through employment or volunteerism.

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5.

All seniors are better off in retirement homes where they can be cared for.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Although retirement and Long Term Care homes can provide needed support to the ill, seniors who remain in their own home live longer happier lives. There are many support services to keep seniors at home.

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Ageism Do You Practice IT?

Seniors in Canada are a burden to the health care system and with an aging population it will only get worse.

What is the average monthly income of a senior living in Ontario?

Seniors are 21% of all households, with 26% of this number spending more than ________ of their incomes on housing.

Seniorsenjoy sleeping, watching television due to poor health

All seniors are better off in retirement homes where they can be cared for.