Which statements are myths that have been disproved concerning aging? (Select all that apply.)
a. All older adults are senile.
b. Most older adults live in their own homes.
c. Older adults are poor.
d. Older adults have frequent contact with family members.
e. Older adults are disabled.
ANS: A, C, E
All older adults are not senile; this is a myth. Mental decline is not inevitable. Older adults are not all poor; this is a myth. Older adults have a lower poverty rate than younger adults. Older adults are not all disabled; this is a myth. Most are able to manage their own care. Most older adults do live in their own homes and have frequent contact with family members.
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