According to the Text,middle-Aged Canadians Have an Advantage When Dealing

question 68

Multiple Choice

According to the text,middle-aged Canadians have an advantage when dealing with life-stage challenges.What is it?

• A) They are well supported by a long-term peer group.
• B) They have adult children who are largely self-sufficient.
• C) They have high levels of practical knowledge.
• D) They have learned to let go of the things they cannot change.

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