NUR 2214 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Quiz 3 1. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs most often in people over the age of 50. TRUE OR FALSE - TRUE 2. chronic renal failure (CRF) occurs - a result of other chronic health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic urinary tract infection, or urinary tract obstruction 3. chronic renal failure (CRF) - Progressive and irreversible inadequate kidney function caused by the permanent loss of nephrons. 4. Common musculoskeletal problems with aging - Decreased muscle mass and strength - Falls 5. Pacemaker of the heart - SA node (sinoatrial node)