In the US, senior citizen most often refers to people aged what?
Answer65 and older
65 is the most common threshold for senior status.
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Seniors facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about older adults, aging well and generations, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Okinawa, known for many long-lived residents, is in which country?
AnswerJapan
Okinawa is a Japanese prefecture.
Going deeper
What is the longest verified human lifespan?
Answer122 years
Jeanne Calment lived to 122.
Who popularized the term Blue Zones for long-lived regions?
AnswerDan Buettner
Dan Buettner wrote about Blue Zones in the 2000s.
What is the scientific study of aging called?
AnswerGerontology
Gerontology studies aging and older adults.
Expert level
Jeanne Calment, the longest-lived verified person, was from which country?
AnswerFrance
She lived in Arles, France.
In what year was the US Social Security Act signed?
Answer1935
President Roosevelt signed it in 1935.
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