Confused older adults who retain social skills are
a. Often assessed as being able to function at a higher level
b. Often ignored in social situations
c. Often more confused in social situations
d. Often encouraged not to interact with others
A
Older adults who retain social skills can often mask serious cognitive and functional problems from others. Acquaintances of socially intact confused older adults usually are surprised when they discover that the older adult has dementia. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect.
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