Which of the Following Best Explains Why Many Elderly Women

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why many elderly women do not prepare meals or do housework?

• A) Chronic diseases, especially arthritis and rheumatism, hinder their ability.
• B) Living in a nursing home does not require them to do so.
• C) They do not want to; their husbands can share in the work.
• D) With Social Security, they can afford to pay someone else to do these tasks.

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