All of the following statements about Alzheimer's disease are true except
1. Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common reasons for institutionalization of elders.
2. More than half of elders with Alzheimer's disease live at home, being cared for by family members and friends.
3. Nearly half of 85-year-olds have some type of mental impairment (e.g., Alzheimer's disease).
4. People with Alzheimer's disease usually live more than 15 years after the onset of symptoms.
ANS: 4
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____________ is the reciprocal process in which messages are sent and received between people
ANS:
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