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Which age group is commonly categorized as 'young-old'?
Which age group is commonly categorized as 'young-old'?
What is the arbitrary age commonly used to identify the older adult?
What is the arbitrary age commonly used to identify the older adult?
What is the concept that focuses on maintaining a high quality of life as people age?
What is the concept that focuses on maintaining a high quality of life as people age?
What is the final stage of the normal life span called?
What is the final stage of the normal life span called?
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What term is used for individuals older than 75 years?
What term is used for individuals older than 75 years?
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What does 'social disconnection' refer to?
What does 'social disconnection' refer to?
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What is the 'Old-Age Support Ratio' based on?
What is the 'Old-Age Support Ratio' based on?
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What is the implication of an ageing population for physiotherapy?
What is the implication of an ageing population for physiotherapy?
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What does 'Biological Age' take into consideration?
What does 'Biological Age' take into consideration?
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What is the main way of defining age according to the text?
What is the main way of defining age according to the text?
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What is the major risk factor for functional impairments, chronic diseases, and mortality?
What is the major risk factor for functional impairments, chronic diseases, and mortality?
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What does 'Beyond Healthcare to Health' imply?
What does 'Beyond Healthcare to Health' imply?
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According to the source, what can physiotherapists specializing in geriatric care influence?
According to the source, what can physiotherapists specializing in geriatric care influence?
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What does 'Social disconnection' refer to?
What does 'Social disconnection' refer to?
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