Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once.
-The taking of three or more medications regularly

Question

Match the definitions in the left column with the appropriate term in the right column. Options will only be used once.​​
-​The taking of three or more medications regularly

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Polypharmacy refers to the taking of three or more medications regularly.

Answer: B
 The Older Americans Nutrition Program is a program established through the Older Americans Act that provides meals to older adults.

Answer: C
 Activities of daily living (ADLs) refer to basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.

Answer: D
 The Older Americans Act is a federal law that provides funding for programs that support older adults, including the Older Americans Nutrition Program.

Answer: E
 Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) refer to more complex tasks that allow individuals to live independently, such as managing finances and using transportation.

Answer: F
 Life expectancy refers to the average number of years a person is expected to live.

Answer: G
 Disability refers to a physical or mental impairment that affects a person’s ability to perform daily activities.

Answer: H
 The baby boom refers to the period of time between 1946 and 1964 when there was a significant increase in the number of births in the United States.

Match the Definitions in the Left Column with the Appropriate