Quiz: Are You Age Aware?

Ageism in Canada is more widespread than people may think. Did you know that six-in-ten Canadians over the age of 66 say they have been treated unfairly or differently because of their age? Find out if you are age aware or age averse by taking this simple quiz.

1. When referring to people over the age of 75, what term do you use ? *Required
Elderly
Older woman / older man
Seniors or senior citizens
Old Age Pensioner
Geriatrics
Old-timer or golden-ager

2. How would you complete this sentence? Old age means.... *Required
A physically older version of myself
Having more time to do the things I love
Losing my independence / becoming dependent on others
Not being able to stay physically active
Being wiser
Losing my mental capacity

3. Which statement below most closely matches the type of interactions you have with people over the age of 75, other than your parents or grandparents? *Required
I volunteer with older adults because I enjoy their company
I have no real exposure to people in their 70s and 80s because I avoid old people whenever possible
I connect with relatives / friends who are over 75 occasionally out of obligation
I have acquaintances who I enjoy chatting with regularly and assist with simple tasks if they need my help
I don’t have much exposure to older adults, but when I do encounter them I enjoy their company

4. When you think of people over the age of 75, how would you typically describe them? *Required
Boring with not much to say
Interesting with great stories to tell
Confused and slow-witted
Grumpy and generally miserable
Happy and content with life
It depends on the individual

5. Choose the response that most closely resembles how you would react in the following scenario. You’re chatting with your mother or grandmother on the phone and she mentions that she’s feeling under the weather but it’s nothing serious, you… *Required
Ask her if she wants you to make her an appointment with the doctor
Hang up the phone and make a doctor’s appointment without consulting her
Take her at her word that it’s nothing serious, she’s a grown woman and knows what’s best for herself
Tell her that she needs to make an appointment with her doctor, you know what’s best for her
Ignore her comment completely, older people tend to be hypochondriacs

Quiz: Are You Age Aware?

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Centiments: Interview with Lyall