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DeVonta Gordon
on Oct 12, 2024
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During the last several years,Brian,who is now 87 years old,has experienced a decline in his hearing and vision.He also has increasing difficulty walking up stairs and lifting things.According to the text,Brian is in the _______________ period of life.
A) terminal
B) foreclosed
C) primary deterioration
D) senescent
Senescent
The process or condition of aging, associated with biological and functional declines in living organisms.
Terminal Period
The final stage of life, often referring to the time when an individual is facing death imminently, focusing on palliative care and end-of-life issues.
Primary Deterioration
Refers to the original or main worsening of a condition or situation, before any secondary effects or complications.
- Identify the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary aging.
- Recognize the elements of functional age and distinguish how it diverges from chronological age.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary aging.
- Recognize the elements of functional age and distinguish how it diverges from chronological age.