Which of the following statements about family relationships among the elderly is true?

A. Over 90 percent of men age 65-74 are married, as are over 75 percent of women.
B. Research has found that most elderly persons, even if in a relationship, are no longer sexually active.
C. About 30 percent of men over age 70 have some degree of erectile dysfunction.
D. An AARP study found that elders who experience a significant decline in sexual activity often find their situation depressing or frustrating.


Answer: D

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