When Are Sibling Relationships Particularly Important

question 72

Multiple Choice

When are sibling relationships particularly important?

• A) When one is an unmarried older adult.
• B) When one is a widowed older adult.
• C) When one is an ill older adult.
• D) When one is a lonely older adult

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