Senior Adulthood Is a Fairly Complex Period in Which There

question 7

Multiple Choice

Senior adulthood is a fairly complex period in which there are considerable life transitions that impact health, both physical and psychological. Some of these issues are:

• A) Reduced functioning and increase in cognitive functioning
• B) Increased physical functioning and decrease in cognitive functioning
• C) Limited and reduced functioning depending on a variety of factors
• D) Increase in disposable income and increase in physical functioning

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