According to Healthy People 2020, older adults have been identified as a priority, with a goal to improve their health, function, and quality of life. Identify the targeted chronic focus areas for improvement. (Select all that apply.)
a. Diabetes
b. Arthritis
c. Congestive heart failure
d. Dementia
e. Cancer
f. Pressure ulcers
A, B, C, D
In a push toward wellness, older adults were identified as a priority area for the first time. The targeted chronic areas of focus were identified as diabetes, arthritis, congestive heart failure, and dementia.
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