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KIQ1 CP5: Investigate the impact of an ageing population

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What percentage of Australians were aged 65 and over in 2022?

a)

25%

b)

20%

c)

16%

d)

10%

2.

By 2050, what proportion of Australians is projected to be aged 65 and over?

a)

1 in 3

b)

1 in 5

c)

1 in 6

d)

1 in 4

3.

Which chronic condition is NOT commonly associated with older Australians?

a)

Dementia

b)

Asthma

c)

Diabetes

d)

Cardiovascular disease

4.

What is the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older Australians?

a)

Car accidents

b)

Strokes

c)

Heart attacks

d)

Falls

5.

What does the World Health Organisation define healthy ageing as?

a)

The process of maintaining physical health only

b)

The process of staying socially connected

c)

The process of developing and maintaining functional ability that enables wellbeing in older age

d)

The process of avoiding chronic conditions

6.

Which of the following is NOT a component of functional ability in healthy ageing?

a)

Avoiding all physical activity

b)

Managing daily tasks

c)

Engaging in social and community life

d)

Maintaining independence

7.

What is an example of preventive care for older Australians?

a)

Falls prevention programs

b)

Medication management services

c)

Hospitalisation for chronic conditions

d)

Rehabilitation services

8.

Which of the following is a challenge for an ageing population in rural areas?

a)

Social isolation

b)

All of the above

c)

Higher rates of chronic conditions

d)

Access to aged care services

9.

What is a key opportunity for an ageing population?

a)

Increased hospitalisation rates

b)

Healthy ageing initiatives

c)

Declining life expectancy

d)

Reduced community participation

10.

Which strategy is part of current efforts to support healthy ageing?

a)

Digital health consultations

b)

Falls prevention programs

c)

Research into dementia prevention

d)

Assistive technologies

11.

What is the purpose of Home Care Packages?

a)

To provide hospital care

b)

To support older people to live independently at home

c)

To manage chronic conditions

d)

To offer social connection programs

12.

Which of the following is a future strategy for healthy ageing?

a)

National campaigns for physical activity

b)

Medication management services

c)

Greater use of telehealth consultations

d)

Community centres for social connection

13.

What is an example of assistive technology for older Australians?

a)

Digital literacy programs

b)

Smart home devices

c)

Falls prevention programs

d)

Medication management services

14.

Which group is targeted by strategies to address inequalities in healthy ageing?

a)

Middle-aged Australians

b)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders

c)

Young adults

d)

Urban older adults

15.

What does ‘quality of life’ mean in the context of healthy ageing?

a)

Living in urban areas

b)

Avoiding all chronic conditions

c)

Maintaining independence and wellbeing

d)

Reducing hospital visits

16.

What is a barrier older adults face when trying to live a healthy, active life?

a)

Overuse of technology

b)

Excessive physical activity

c)

Social isolation

d)

Lack of chronic conditions

17.

What is the role of unpaid carers in supporting older Australians?

a)

Offering emotional and physical care

b)

Managing government policies

c)

Providing financial support

d)

Reducing healthcare costs

18.

Which of the following is a social connection program for older Australians?

a)

Men’s Sheds

b)

Telehealth consultations

c)

Assistive technologies

d)

Medication management services

19.

What is the focus of age-friendly communities?

a)

Reducing chronic conditions

b)

Supporting social inclusion and participation

c)

Increasing hospitalisation rates

d)

Promoting urban living

20.

What is a key challenge for the health system in managing an ageing population?

a)

Declining life expectancy

b)

Cost and sustainability of aged care

c)

Reduced demand for healthcare services

d)

Lower rates of chronic conditions

21.

What is the purpose of digital literacy programs for older Australians?

a)

To reduce hospitalisation rates

b)

To help older Australians use technology for connection

c)

To manage chronic conditions

d)

To promote physical activity

22.

Which of the following is a preventive health program for older Australians?

a)

Assistive technologies

b)

Telehealth consultations

c)

Medication management services

d)

Find Your 30 campaign

23.

What is a future strategy to attract skilled workers in aged care?

a)

Promoting urban living

b)

Reducing training programs

c)

Increasing hospitalisation rates

d)

Offering incentives and training

24.

What does the term ‘multimorbidity’ refer to?

a)

Living with two or more chronic conditions

b)

Avoiding chronic conditions

c)

Managing a single chronic condition

d)

Reducing hospitalisation rates

25.

What is the role of government agencies in supporting healthy ageing?

a)

Promoting urban living

b)

Reducing social connection programs

c)

Avoiding collaboration with NGOs

d)

Providing culturally appropriate care

26.

What is the purpose of My Aged Care?

a)

To provide hospital care

b)

To offer social connection programs

c)

To manage chronic conditions

d)

To act as a central point for accessing government-funded aged care services

27.

What is a key feature of healthy ageing according to WHO?

a)

Maintaining functional ability

b)

Living in urban areas

c)

Reducing social connections

d)

Avoiding all physical activity

28.

What is the focus of research into dementia prevention?

a)

Promoting urban living

b)

Improving mental and cognitive health

c)

Avoiding social connections

d)

Reducing hospitalisation rates

29.

What is the purpose of falls prevention programs?

a)

To increase hospitalisation rates

b)

To avoid physical activity

c)

To reduce injury-related deaths

d)

To promote urban living

30.

What is a challenge for aged care systems in Australia?

a)

Managing the cost and sustainability of services

b)

Lower rates of chronic conditions

c)

Reduced demand for healthcare

d)

Declining life expectancy

31.

What is the purpose of community-based care?

a)

To promote urban living

b)

To increase hospitalisation rates

c)

To support ageing in place

d)

To avoid preventive care

32.

What is a key feature of age-friendly communities?

a)

Promoting digital inclusion

b)

Reducing social connections

c)

Increasing hospitalisation rates

d)

Avoiding physical activity

33.

What is the focus of chronic disease management programs?

a)

Promoting urban living

b)

Integrated care models for managing conditions

c)

Reducing hospitalisation rates

d)

Avoiding preventive care