Which of the Following Does NOT Characterize Older Adults Who

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT characterize older adults who are more likely to stay in their own homes the longest?

• A) They have greater financial resources.
• B) They have larger amounts of equity in their homes.
• C) They have stronger ties to the community in which they live.
• D) They have extended family members who live in their city or community.

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