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Arii_bell

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Dependency in very old age is often measured by assessing a person's difficulties in performing activities of daily living. Which activity is NOT considered an activity of daily living?
 
  a. Feeding oneself
  b. Using the toilet
  c. Bathing
  d. Reading the newspaper

Question 2

Optimal functioning is described as
 
  a. one's ability at age 25.
  b. what one can do when motivated and well-prepared. c. what the most highly skilled person can do.
  d. one's usual level of functioning.


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ktidd

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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