It Is Projected That in the Future of Caregiving

question 60

Multiple Choice

It is projected that in the future of caregiving,

• A) there will be a steady increase in the proportion of senior men without any surviving children
• B) there will be a steady increase in the proportion of senior women without any surviving children
• C) more informal support will likely be available for older adults
• D) there will be only a relative increase in the need for formal support
• E) the seniors of the future will likely expect less health care than the seniors of today

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