CSA Trivia 2

Question 1

What percentage of Americans aged 65 and older live below the federal poverty line, according to recent U.S. Census data?

Accepted Answer

About 10%

Answer

Approximately 10% of Americans age 65+ live below the federal poverty line, though many more live in near-poverty conditions.

Question 2

Which federal program was established by the Older Americans Act of 1965 to coordinate services for older adults?

Accepted Answer

Administration for Community Living

Answer

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) coordinates services under the Older Americans Act, including nutrition programs and elder rights advocacy.

Question 3

At what age does a person qualify for full Medicare coverage in the United States?

Accepted Answer

65

Answer

Medicare eligibility begins at age 65 for most Americans, regardless of Social Security full retirement age.

Question 4

Which sense is typically the FIRST to show significant decline with normal aging?

Accepted Answer

Hearing

Answer

Hearing is typically the first sense to show significant age-related decline, with presbycusis (age-related hearing loss) commonly beginning in midlife.

Question 5

What is the term for the legal document that designates someone to make healthcare decisions on behalf of a person who becomes incapacitated?

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare

Answer

A durable power of attorney for healthcare (also called a healthcare proxy) designates an agent to make medical decisions if the principal becomes unable to do so.

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CSA Trivia 2