The normal aging process is accompanied by
a. Potential problems in functional ability
b. Chronic disease processes
c. Regression from previous social activities
d. A characteristic depression related to multiple losses
A
Changes in functional ability, or the ability of the older adult to perform activities of daily living, can be influenced by normal aging changes. Response B is incorrect. Many older adults have chronic disease processes, but disease processes are not a normal consequence of aging. Aging is often viewed as a series of losses. The process is gradual, and older adults generally adapt well, maintain their social activities, and are not generally depressed by the aging process. Responses C and D are incorrect.
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