Omar is 74 years old, lives independently, has mild hearing loss, and continues the same swimming regimen he has had since college. He has a large social network, and few physical complaints. Gerontologists would put him in the category of ______.

A) successful aging
B) impaired aging
C) declining
D) recuperating

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Kukuh Raharjos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Omar's age, independence, mild hearing loss, and commitment to physical activity indicate that he is aging successfully. His large social network and lack of physical complaints further support this categorization.

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