238 Answers to quick quiz 1 Marginal costing is an alternative method of costing to absorption costing. In marginal costing, only variable costs are charged as a cost of sale and a contribution is calculated (sales revenue â variable cost of sales).
The elderly are an at-risk population because they have increased risk for adverse health outcomes, a need for health services, and unique social circumstances. Risks for common diseases increase over the life span, and other diseases are linked specifically to old age.
Since elderly people are most likely to be diagnosed with a terminal illness, itâs important to recognize risk factors for depression specific to them. Risk factors include: 1  a history of chronic illness. 2  a personal or family history of depression. 3  substance abuse. 4  poorly controlled pain. 5  lack of social support system.