In the context of older adults, which of the following is true about living alone?
A. Older people living alone are less likely than older people with spouses to be poor.
B. Older men live longer than women, and thus they are more likely to live alone.
C. Older people living alone are less likely than older people with spouses to end up in institutions.
D. Older women in the most developed countries are more likely than older men to live alone.
Answer: D
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