All of the Following Reasons Have Been Cited to Explain

question 103

Multiple Choice

All of the following reasons have been cited to explain the growth of elderly single-person households EXCEPT

• A) increased old-age benefits.
• B) decreased old-age benefits that make assisted living unaffordable.
• C) increased home ownership.
• D) more availability of community support.

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