JONES MINI CASE: Bob Jones is 75 years old, but feels like he's only 60.He enjoys fishing and golf and recently bought a house in North Carolina so that he could be closer to his grandchildren.He and his wife, Shirley, have Internet access in their home and, most recently, used the Internet to purchase a birthday present for their youngest grandchild
-In the JONES MINI CASE,which of the following labels best describes the Jones'?
A) traditional elderly
B) new-age elderly
C) old-old
D) stereotypical elderly
E) technophobic elderly

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Jones' being active internet users and purchasing items online suggests that they are comfortable with technology and can be classified as new-age elderly. They also have hobbies and interests that defy traditional stereotypes of older adults.

JONES MINI CASE: Bob Jones Is 75 Years Old, but Feels