Age 65 Has Come to Be Considered the Onset of Old

question 9

Multiple Choice

Age 65 has come to be considered the onset of old age in the United States because:

• A)This is when most older adults find their abilities diminishing.
• B)At age 65,physical appearance makes it evident that a person is old.
• C)This is the age initially identified in public policy such as Social Security and Medicare.
• D)This is the age at which life expectancy diminishes most rapidly.

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