Rachel is one of the 1.5 million persons who are elderly and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), a number that could double by 2030. What else do we know about LGBT elders, compared to their heterosexual counterparts?
A. LGBT elders are less likely to live alone.
B. LGBT elders have fewer options for informal care when they need assistance.
C. LGBT elders have better mental and physical health.
D. LGBT elders have likely experienced discrimination when younger, but research shows that they are rarely discriminated against when older.
Answer: B
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