Which of the following behaviors shows the greatest risk to an older adult as they attempt to minimize the effects of the aging process?

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Some older adults may deny functional declines associated with aging and refuse to ask for assistance with tasks that place their safety at great risk.Some older adults find it difficult to accept themselves as aging and attempt to conceal physical evidence of aging with cosmetics.Older adults who find it difficult to accept themselves as aging may understate their age when asked.Spending more time with other older adults is indicative of the older adult's acceptance of personal aging.Those who find it difficult to accept themselves as aging may avoid activities designed to benefit older adults,such as senior citizens' centers and senior health promotion activities.

Which of the Following Behaviors Shows the Greatest Risk to an Older