Studies of the "Oldest Old" Show That Compared with People

question 185

Multiple Choice

Studies of the "oldest old" show that compared with people in their 80s and early 90s, the oldest old are usually:

• A) less agile.
• B) less healthy.
• C) less clear-headed.
• D) more agile, healthier, and clearheaded.

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