Which of the Following Is True About Formal Support for Elders

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about formal support for elders?

• A)Formal support spares elders from feeling overly dependent in their close relationships.
• B)Ethnic minority elders more readily accept formal assistance than members of the majority culture.
• C)African-American seniors say they rely more on their church than on their families for assistance.
• D)Formal support often results in psychological distress because many older adults value independence.

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