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skymedlock

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The normal aging process includes
 
  a. Diabetes
  b. Loss of muscle elasticity and thickening of tissue around joints
  c. Obesity
  d. Osteoporosis

Question 2

Older adults no longer need to have booster immunizations because of their age.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis are not part of the normal aging process. Loss of muscle elasticity and thickening of tissue are. Flexibility exercises can delay or reverse this.

Answer to Question 2

F
Older adults need continued protection from preventable diseases in the form of vaccinations.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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