Hostetler (2011) Noted That Some Senior Citizens Avoid Using Senior

question 32

Multiple Choice

Hostetler (2011) noted that some senior citizens avoid using senior centers because:

• A)the centers are in poor neighborhoods and some are embarrassed to be seen there
• B)the centers are usually so far away and do not provide transportation
• C)they have strained relationships with elderly friends and don't want a confrontation
• D)of an image issue-they do not want to be labeled as an old person

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