You Are Providing Care for an 82-Year-Old Man Whose Signs

You are providing care for an 82-year-old man whose signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease have become more severe over the past several months. The man tells you that he can no longer do as many things for himself as he used to be able to do. What factor should you recognize as impacting your patients life most significantly?

A) Neurologic deficits
B) Loss of independence
C) Age-related changes
D) Tremors and decreased mobility