A nursing student is looking at the demographics related to the older adult and finds that what percentage of the older adult population that is institutionalized falls into the age range of 85+ years?
A) 1.3%
B) 2.4%
C) 3.8%
D) 15.4%
Ans: D
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Of the older adult population that is institutionalized (as of 2008), the percentage increases with age. 1.3% of persons 65-74 years, 3.8% of persons 75-84 years and 15.4% of persons 85+ years are institutionalized. Approximately 2.4% of older adults lived in senior housing with at least one supportive service available to their residents.
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