Added years of longevity and health plus financial stability have granted an active, opportunistic time of life to so many older adults that some experts believe a new phase of late adulthood has evolved, known as
a. the second age
b. the third age
c. emerging old age
d. extended old age

The correct response is Option B. The Third Age.

Explanation:

Because of advances in the quality of life and access to health care, human beings are generally living much longer than they did in the past. Researchers who specialize in geriatrics and longevity have begun to use a new term called the Third Age, which generally spans the time between when a person retires and when they begin to experience more limitations in health and mobility due to old age in their 80s. They tend to have fewer responsibilities between the ages of 65-80 and if they enjoy good health and financial resources they can dedicate their time to purposeful and engaging pursuits that lead them to self-fulfillment.