What Is Reflective of Functional Decline in Older Adults

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is reflective of functional decline in older adults?

• A) Functional decline is synonymous with advanced age.
• B) Some individuals die of "old age" but have maintained an active and healthy lifestyle.
• C) Instrumental activities of daily living are preserved longer than activities of daily living.
• D) It is always possible to prevent functional deterioration.

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