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Which of the following statements most accurately conveys the reality of payment for care services by older adults? A) The high value of assets owned by older adults makes the financial burden of care minimal for most older adults.
B) Payment for long-term care of adults is most often covered by private insurers.
C) Most older adults have their basic care needs provided in a long-term facility.
D) Overall, federal money pays for more care than do older adults themselves or private insurers.
D
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Most money for the care of older adults comes from federally funded programs. The burden of payment is still significant for most older adults and a minority of older adults receive care in an institutional living environment.
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