On the Basis of Projected Increases in the Number of Older

question 9

Multiple Choice

On the basis of projected increases in the number of older adult Canadian citizens, a planning committee wants to establish a daycare program for the community's older adult population. What stage would be used to assess the needs of this proposed program?

• A) Preactive stage
• B) Reactive stage
• C) Inactive stage
• D) Interactive stage

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