Because Older Adults in a Given Cultural Group Are Relieved

question 110

Multiple Choice

Because older adults in a given cultural group are relieved of the demands of work and care after a certain age, which of the following is most likely to happen?

• A)The early stages of confusion and memory loss may go undetected for years.
• B)They may be less vulnerable to developing neurocognitive disorder because of the lessened stress.
• C)The early stages of confusion and memory loss may be detected because they are more frequently engaged with family.
• D)They may be more vulnerable to developing neurocognitive disorder because of physical and mental inactivity.

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