Worksheets12 HMS - An ageing population
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 9mins
What overall trend is occurring in Australia’s population aged 65 and over?
It is decreasing as a proportion of the total population.
It is steadily increasing in both absolute numbers and as a proportion.
It remains constant with no significant change.
Which combination best explains why Australia’s ageing population is growing?
Lower life expectancy and higher fertility rates
Significant increases in life expectancy and decreases in fertility rates
Migration of younger adults and stable fertility rates
Which definition of healthy ageing aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO) as presented?
Maintaining physical fitness levels regardless of environment
The process of developing and maintaining the functioning ability that enables wellbeing in older age
Avoiding chronic disease through strict diet and exercise
Which option best describes an opportunity arising from Australia’s ageing population?
Increased rates of youth unemployment due to older workers staying longer
Extended work life allowing older adults to contribute expertise through paid roles or volunteering
Reduced demand for mentoring in workplaces and communities
Declining community engagement by older adults
Which challenge is directly linked to an ageing population’s impact on the health sector?
Lower prevalence of chronic disease due to healthier lifestyles
Increased healthcare demand, including pressures on hospitals and aged care facilities
Decreased need for formal care as life expectancy rises
Excess healthcare capacity in rural areas
Which policy-related pressure is a governmental challenge created by population ageing?
Balancing immigration quotas
Pension and retirement system pressures, including superannuation funding and retirement age debates
Reducing defense spending
Eliminating private savings options
Which initiative is a governmental response to an ageing workforce and care needs?
Reducing training for aged care workers to save costs
Incentives for people to remain in their homes and strategies to attract, retain and train aged care workers
Closing residential aged care places
Limiting dementia care options
Why is the availability of carers and volunteers projected to become a challenge in Australia?
The number of older Australians is declining, reducing demand for home-based support
Most carers are young and will increase in number
Carers and volunteers themselves are ageing, and demand for home-based support is anticipated to grow faster than the supply of carers
Technology will fully replace human carers
Which initiative best exemplifies preventative healthcare in supporting healthy ageing?
Regular screenings, vaccinations, and health education to prevent illness
Building new parks to encourage community gatherings
Providing legal aid for elder abuse cases
Retrofitting buses with priority seating for older adults
