What are disabilities commonly found in the elderly called?
A) Developmental disabilities
B) Acquired disabilities
C) Age-related disabilities
D) Sensory disabilities
Ans: C
Feedback: Age-related disabilities are those that occur in the elderly population and are thought to be due to the aging process. Developmental disabilities generally have their origins early in life. Acquired disabilities are those disabilities that can occur as the result of a sudden event. Sensory disabilities include deafness and blindness and are not specifically linked to the elderly population.
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