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WorksheetsGrowing Old
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the name given to the study of aging and the science of growing old?
Ageology
Anthropology
Parapsychology
Geriatrics
One is considered to be a senior citizen In TEXAS at age ____
50
55
60
62
66
____ is an insurance program workers pay into through payroll withholding where they work. When they retire, they receive a monthly check from the government.
Medicare
Social Security
Medicaid
Welfare
None of these
____ is a health insurance program for the elderly. It pays 80% of the cost of care.
Social Security
Health Advantage
Medicare
Medical Redaction
None of these
How old do you have to be to start drawing Social Security?
45
50
55
62
66
How old do you have to be to enroll in Medicare?
50
55
60
65
Who should help take care of the elderly?
State Government
Federal Government
The Families of the elderly
All of these
What is age discrimination?
Being turned down for a loan because of age
Being denied the right to work because of age
Both of these
None of these
A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
Parkinson’s
Alzheimer's
Sunsetter’s
None of these
What is the number one psychological and sociological fear of growing old?
Dying
Being alone
Getting sick
Being forgotten
All of these
