Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Older People

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding older people?

• A) Older people have incomes about the same as younger people.
• B) Older women are more likely to live in poverty than older men are.
• C) Older people living alone are much more likely to be poor than those who live with families.
• D) The proportion of people age 65 and older in the Canadian population is expected to rise.

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