The Majority of Older Adults Aged 80 and Over

question 101

Multiple Choice

The majority of older adults aged 80 and over:

• A) continue to live in the community.
• B) are institutionalized.
• C) report that their health is excellent or good.
• D) have major health problems that limit their activity.

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Definitions:

Auditory Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by the inability to understand or process spoken language despite normal hearing capacity.

Spoken Language

A form of human communication that is based on the use of vocal sounds for the expression of thoughts and feelings.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Seeing Stars

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