The Difference Between the "Third Age" and the "Fourth Age

question 7

Multiple Choice

The difference between the "third age" and the "fourth age" is largely a function of the

• A) imagination of society.
• B) susceptibility to senescence.
• C) transition from work to retirement.
• D) movement of people into assisted living facilities.

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Definitions:

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An inflammation of the inner, middle, or outer ear, often with infection caused by bacteria or viruses.

Excessive Crankiness

An heightened state of irritability or fussiness, often without a readily identified cause.

Audiometer

A device used to evaluate an individual's hearing ability by generating sounds at various frequencies and volumes.