to shop or run errands
Leaving home, walking down the street, shopping, or completing a procedure involves much more than just getting around.
It also requires:
- orientation
- memory
- decision making
- attention to the environment
When someone between 65 and 85 years old can do it without help, it shows that their mind is still active and their ability to adapt is intact

3. Cook or prepare your own food
Cooking may seem like a simple task, but it actually involves many skills at the same time.
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For example: