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What Do You Know About Family Reunions?

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Stacey Freed,

AARP

En español

Published June 16, 2022

8 Questions

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What Do You Know About Family Reunions?

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 "question" : "How big was the largest family reunion ever in the United States?\n",
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 "answer" : "1,980 people",
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 "answer" : "2,585 people",
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 "answer" : "3,500 people",
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 "answer" : "4,514 people",
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 "explanation" : "In 2009, the Lilly family of southern West Virginia was awarded the world record by Guinness World Records. The family has been meeting fairly consistently each summer since 1929. They plan to meet again in August 2022.\n",
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 "question" : "What percent of Americans plan to attend family reunions?\n",
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 "answer" : "12%",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "14%",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "22% ",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "36%",
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 "explanation" : "According to an American Express Global Travel Trends Report, 22 percent of Americans headed to family reunions in the summer of 2021. In 2022, consumers plan to do more traveling with their families than they did last year, and 58 percent of survey respondents said they are more interested in multigenerational family gatherings than ever before.\n",
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 "question" : "Family reunions increase and strengthen relationships, which can reduce feelings of isolation. Loneliness is a risk factor for which of these health issues?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Depression, anxiety, suicide",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Dementia ",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Heart disease",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Stroke ",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "All of the above",
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 "explanation" : "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent studies have found that social isolation and loneliness puts people over age 50 at higher risk for all of these health issues and increases the overall risk of premature death.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "Doctors recommend that families collect medical information from attendees at reunions. What is something this data is NOT used for?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "To inform about genetic diseases and health risks",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "To encourage screenings for cancer and other health concerns",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "To share tips for preventing illness and disease like diabetes and kidney issues",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "To help family members plan lifestyle changes to stay healthy",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "To increase the cost of health insurance",
 "correctAnswer" : true
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 "explanation" : "Talking about your family’s medical history at a family reunion can make a difference. The National Institute of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute created the Family Health Portrait Initiative and Families SHARE (Sharing Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation) disease worksheets for use at family gatherings and reunions. Other resources include the Family Reunion Kidney Health Guide from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What concerns should organizers take into consideration when planning meals at family reunions?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Food allergies",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Costs ",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Keeping hot foods hot",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Keeping cold foods cold",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "All of the above",
 "correctAnswer" : true
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 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "When cooking for a crowd, make sure to think about labeling food for those who have allergies or other dietary restrictions, and be sure to focus on food safety. Perishable foods should be kept at 40°F until served and should not sit out for more than two hours. Hot foods should be kept at 140°F or above to prevent bacteria growth.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What’s the average cost per person at a family reunion?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "$50–$100",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "$75–$150",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "$100–$175",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "$150–$200",
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 "explanation" : "This estimate is according to GroupTravel.org, but doesn’t include any dues, donations and fundraisers that might have occurred before the reunion.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "Which of these are affected positively by strong family ties?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Mental and physical health",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Finances",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Self-worth and self-esteem",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Stress",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "All of the above",
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 "explanation" : "A study on family relationships and well-being published by the National Institutes of Health determined that family members are linked in important ways through each stage of life and that positive relationships may become even more critical to well-being as people grow older.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What month is NOT considered a National Family Reunion Month?\n",
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 "answer" : "May",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "June",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "July",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "August",
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 "explanation" : "This is a tricky one. May, June and July all lay claim to Family Reunion Month. Back in 1985, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5351, which declared “the period between Mother’s Day, May 12, and Father’s Day, June 16, 1985, as Family Reunion Month.” However, Wikipedia suggests that many groups, such as churches, consider July to be National Family Reunion Month.\n",
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Stacey Freed is a contributing writer who covers remodeling, construction, lifestyle issues, education and pets. Her work has appeared in USA Today; Real Simple and This Old House. Her book Hiking in the Catskills will be available in July.

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