Which role is most likely to have a significant effect on the type of aging process experienced by the older adult?
a. Grandparent c. Friend
b. Spouse d. Parent
B
The loss of a spouse is likely to be devastating for an older adult for economic and biopsychoso-cial reasons. When an older adult loses a spouse, the loss can include economic security, espe-cially for a woman, and societal roles. Alterations in these roles are not usually as challenging as the loss of a spouse. Grandparenting can offer the potential for enhanced social experiences for an older adult; however, adults can age well without them when more basic needs are met. Alte-rations in these roles are not always as acutely demanding as the loss of a spouse. Alterations in these roles usually call for little or a gradual adjustment.
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