Intrinsic capacity in older hospitalized adults: Implications for nursing practice

My husband's parents and aunt recently moved in with us. I lovingly refer to them as The White Hairs. It's an adventure and joy living with them. They are all older than 65 years and yet have such different levels of function. They are a perfect illustration for intrinsic capacity and how we vary in our aging trajectories. Consider Wilbur, a 69-year-old gentleman who has never let life slow him down. With an 8th grade education, he is a slow reader but has a mind for engineering and is always tinkering with machines, tools, and various projects.
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