Several Demographic and Social Changes Are Increasing the Importance of Elder

question 13

Multiple Choice

Several demographic and social changes are increasing the importance of elder care in families.All of the following are true EXCEPT:

• A)High divorce rates may eliminate care for elderly by spouses,shifting the responsibility to children of those older people.
• B)Childbearing at later ages means that women will more likely be simultaneously caring for young children and aging parents.
• C)Increasing birthrates mean more siblings to share elder care.
• D)Only about one-third of those older people who need care are living in nursing homes.

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