One Useful Classification of Those Over Age 65 in Our

question 72

Multiple Choice

One useful classification of those over age 65 in our population is to recognize the __________ elderly.

• A)independent,dependent,and deceased
• B)black,white,and yellow
• C)wealthy,middle-income,and poor
• D)working,welfare,and entrepreneurial
• E)"young-old," "old-old," "oldest-old," and "frail"

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