Most older women become widows. Widows must adjust to the significant loss of loved ones and the new task of living alone. Studies show that most widows:
A) Require short-term treatment for depression
B) Adjust well, finding new friends, interests, and activities
C) Turn to their still-married female friends for advice and support
D) Move in with their adult children for a period of time
B
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Most widows adjust well. The friendships of the past between married couples become less important, and friendships with other widows develop. Most widows successfully live alone, and relatively few require treatment for depression.
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