Wilma is a 75-year-old woman who has chronic pulmonary disease and osteoporosis, and she recently suffered a stroke. She now needs quite a bit of assistance on a daily basis. Which of the following best describes Wilma's functional age?

a) Oldest old
b) Old old
c) Young old
d) Geriatric


Answer: a

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