Elderly adults generally older than 85 who depend on others for almost everything and require supportive services are termed?

• A. Young-old
• B. Old-old
• C. Hayflick limit
• D. Oldest-old

Answer: (D)

In aging research and care, people are grouped by age ranges to reflect typical levels of independence and need for support. The oldest-old are those generally 85 and older who commonly rely on others for almost everything and require supportive services. This increased need comes from higher rates of frailty, chronic illness, and functional limitations as age advances into that bracket. By contrast, the young-old are usually 65–74 and still commonly independent, while the old-old are typically 75–84 with growing needs but not as extensive as the 85+ group. The Hayflick limit is a cell biology concept about cellular aging, not a demographic category, so it isn’t relevant here.