Why Do Most People Think of "Old Age" as Starting

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why do most people think of "old age" as starting at 65?

• A) That's the age that most people retire these days.
• B) That's traditionally the age at which most health problems begin.
• C) That's the average age at which people become grandparents.
• D) Prior to the year 2000, that was the age at which retired workers could begin receiving Social Security benefits.

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