Which of the Following Statements About the "Young-Old" Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the "young-old" is true?

• A) They are people between 60 and 65 years of age.
• B) They have little potential for physical and cognitive fitness.
• C) They show considerable loss in cognitive skills.
• D) They can develop strategies to cope with the gains and losses of aging.

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