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, Chapter 01: Trends and Issues Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing 8th Edition
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1. Which fact explains the shift of health care focus toward the older adult in the late 1960s?
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a. Disabilitywas viewed as unavoidable. ki k i k i k i
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c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those ofall adults.
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d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. ki ki ki ki ki
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Increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus on wellness helped people livelonger.
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2. To which age group does the term ―aged‖ apply?
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The term aged refers to persons who are 75–84 years of age.
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, 3. Which is true of ageism?
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