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Rapid decision-making and problem-solving ability is most accurately called

A) fluid intelligence.
B) common sense.
C) solid intelligence.
D) critical thinking.

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Question 52

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The gradual decline in the ability to focus on nearby objects that occurs as people age is called

A) cataracts.
B) presbyopia.
C) macular degeneration.
D) glaucoma.

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Question 53

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Regular physical activity can fend off sarcopenia.

Which of the following statements about older people is FALSE?

The aging process occurs only during the last half of life.

Of the following,who is at risk for developing glaucoma?

Medicaid provides medical insurance to low-income people of all ages.

All of the following are TRUE about older adults,EXCEPT they

Failure to achieve a maximum potential life span results from all of the following EXCEPT

Nearly 100 percent of all people over 65 have some form of arthritis.

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of suicide?

Reaching menopause before age 45 is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.

To maximize national productivity and quality of life as older adults become a larger proportion of the population,changes need to occur in all of the following EXCEPT

Causes of treatable dementia include all of the following EXCEPT

Progressive,irreversible changes to the body that result from the passage of time are called _______ aging.

 Gayle is 42 years old, single, and does not plan to marry. She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years. Last year, Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA) . She is in good health, and her hobbies include reading, embroidery, gardening, and bowling. She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years. Gayle has a family history of diabetes, so she takes her health seriously. Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body, but she accepts them as normal. She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year. She likes to travel and enjoys life. -Gayle's activity level will help protect her from experiencing all of the following as she ages EXCEPT

A physician specializing in the diseases,disabilities,and care of older adults is a(n)

Differences in life expectancy between males and females are due to all of the following factors EXCEPT rates of

Identify and explain the two most common forms of government financial and medical aid offered to Americans who are retired and over age 65.

 Gayle is 42 years old, single, and does not plan to marry. She has taught school for 20 years and plans to retire in 12 more years. Last year, Gayle began to contribute to a teacher's retirement plan and to an individual retirement account (IRA) . She is in good health, and her hobbies include reading, embroidery, gardening, and bowling. She attends an aerobic dance class 3 times each week and has done so for years. Gayle has a family history of diabetes, so she takes her health seriously. Gayle is beginning to notice some age-related changes in her body, but she accepts them as normal. She has a good network of friends that she vacations with every year. She likes to travel and enjoys life. -Which of the following statements about Gayle is FALSE?