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Weekly News Quiz

Learn about the Movies for Grownups Awards and other AARP initiatives


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Tara Jacoby

This quiz was created with the assistance of generative AI. It was reviewed by editors before publication.

Question 1 of 8

Which film took best picture at this year’s AARP Movies for Grownups Awards?​

Oscar‑winning director Chloé Zhao brings one of Shakespeare’s lesser‑known tragedies — the death of his son, Hamnet — to the screen, focusing on the relationship between the Bard and his wife. This moving and haunting drama touches on love and grief, connecting the playwright’s loss to one of his most famous plays: Hamlet.

Question 2 of 8

Generally speaking, an annuity is an insurance product that can create a lifelong income stream. Which annuity typically caps annual gains but promises your principal won’t go down?​

Fixed‑index annuities (FIAs) promise that the dollar amount of your investment won’t go down, in return for a percentage cap on how much it can rise per year. ​

Question 3 of 8

Which drug class is the most common cause of medication‑induced osteoporosis?​

Oral corticosteroids — prescribed for everything from autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis to severe allergies, asthma and rashes — tamp down inflammation and reduce pain. But they also increase how quickly bone is broken down and interfere with the body’s ability to rebuild it.​

Question 4 of 8

What everyday habit is considered the best way to improve joint lubrication as you age?​

Staying active is the best way to improve joint lubrication. Research suggests that regular physical activity helps keep your joints lubricated by stimulating the production of synovial fluid and improving its quality.​

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Question 5 of 8

Approximately what share of adults 65-plus worked part‑time in 2024?​

Nearly 40 percent of adults 65 and older worked part‑time in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Question 6 of 8

At the Consumer Electronics Show, which innovation helped Captify win AARP’s AgeTech After Dark pitch competition?​

The Captify glasses resemble ordinary-looking frames and cost $499 or $799 upfront, depending on the model. An optional $15 per month subscription fee can generate conversation summaries via artificial intelligence, among other AI-related benefits. Captions can be translated into more than 70 languages.

Question 7 of 8

How much funding is available to organizations in this year’s AARP Community Challenge quick‑action grants?​

The pool of available grant money has doubled from $4 million to $8 million. The deadline for applications is March 4. Over the past decade, the AARP Community Challenge has invested $24.3 million in grants in 2,100 community projects jump-starting improvements like pickleball courts, shaded walking paths, accessible bus stops and other projects that make towns more age-friendly. 

Question 8 of 8

According to new research on social connection, the mortality risk of being socially disconnected is comparable to which habit?​

The mortality risk of being socially disconnected is akin to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to a report from the Surgeon General’s office.​

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