Which of the following terms applies to older adults whose physical and/or mental impairments are so extensive that they cannot care for themselves?
A)Frail elderly
B)Gerontological group
C)Caregiver's burden
D)Terminally aged

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The term "frail elderly" specifically refers to older adults whose physical and/or mental impairments are so extensive that they cannot care for themselves. Gerontological group and terminally aged are not appropriate terms for this category of older adults. Caregiver's burden refers to the physical, emotional, and financial strains experienced by individuals who provide care for older adults who are unable to care for themselves.

Which of the Following Terms Applies to Older Adults Whose