Geb part 4 quiz - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which is the most useful way to discuss aging? a. By divisions—young-old, middle-old, old-old, and elite-old b. Chronological age c. Functional age d. Number of chronic comorbidities ANS: C Functional age refers to functioning and the ability to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming, and instrumental activities of daily living, such as cooking and shopping. This definition of aging is a better measure of age than chronological age. After all,most older ad...