Who is LEAST likely to live in a nursing home?
A) old-old women
B) people with Alzheimer's disease
C) people with basic ADL (activities of daily life) impairments
D) adults with instrumental ADL (activities of daily life) problems

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Adults with instrumental ADL problems are still able to perform basic tasks such as bathing and dressing themselves, so they are less likely to need the constant care provided in a nursing home setting. Old-old women and people with Alzheimer's disease are more likely to require nursing home care.

Who Is LEAST Likely to Live in a Nursing Home