Elderly tobacco users have a strong motivation to quit and respond well to cessation treatments.

The statement that elderly tobacco users have a strong motivation to quit and respond well to cessation treatments is not universally true. While some elderly individuals may indeed be highly motivated to stop using tobacco, this varies significantly among individuals and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including their personal health beliefs, social support systems, and previous quit attempts.

Research shows that motivation to quit can be less pronounced in older adults due to factors such as a perceived lack of immediate health risks or loss of social outlets associated with smoking. Furthermore, the response to cessation treatments, including counseling and medications, can also differ based on individual circumstances, including cognitive functions or complexities of existing health conditions.

This variability makes it inaccurate to generalize that all elderly tobacco users will be motivated or will respond well to cessation treatments. Thus, stating that the generalization is true does not reflect the nuanced reality of elder tobacco use and cessation.