The extent to which a person can successfully accomplish the activities of daily living is an indicator of how much _______________ the aging adult has been able to maintain.

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The ability to perform activities of daily living independently is a sign of successful aging as it indicates that the aging adult has maintained their independence and functional abilities. Dependence would be the opposite of this and suggest a decline in function. Brain plasticity and cognitive flexibility may also contribute to successful aging, but are not directly related to the ability to perform activities of daily living.

The Extent to Which a Person Can Successfully Accomplish the Activities