Berthume Is a 92-Year-Old Gentleman

Multiple Choice

Berthume is a 92-year-old gentleman. He is a widow, and has long since retired from his job. Berthume's health has been failing lately. He has many different illnesses, has begun suffering from dementia. His two adult sons have chosen to move him to a nursing home so that he can get the care that he needs, and one of them visits him every day. Berthume would best be classified as a(n) ________.

A) terminal patient.
B) frail older adult.
C) second-ager.
D) victim of environmental press.