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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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c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those of all adults.
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d. Preventive health care practices increased longevity. zx zx zx zx zx
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The term aged refers to persons who are 75–84 years of age.
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a. It is discrimination against persons solely on the basis of age.
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d. It focuses on resources for the older adult.
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4. Which legislation has been the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the old
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c. The Americans with Disabilities Act
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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. Disability was viewed as unavoidable. zx zx zx zx
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c. Older adults‘ needs are similar to those of all adults.
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4. Which legislation has been the most beneficial legislation that has influenced health care for the old
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