Which of the following is typically true regarding the elderly?

A) They take an assortment of medications on a daily basis.
B) Fifty percent of the elderly have diagnosed dementia.
C) By age 80 most elderly persons live in assisted living facilities.
D) They exercise more regularly since they have more free time.


A

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