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toc = = = Definition: = The hypothesis that mental and physical functioning decline drastically only in the few years immediately preceding death. HGD Chapter 17 Page 443

= Examples: = An older gentleman bought himself a 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo car. He believes to be a skillful driver, after all he has been driving for many decades now. Needless to say, many of the physical changes associated with aging will make it harder for him to respond quickly, to see his surroundings clearly, and to be able to adapt rapidly to changing driving conditions.

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