Examination of psychiatric services for the elderly in U.S. and Canada reveal all of the following EXCEPT
a. Psychiatric services for elders are more accessible in the United States because of universal health insurance.
b. In both countries, the small number of professionals trained and interested in mental health of the elderly limits psychiatric services.
c. In both countries, long-term care is generally inadequate for those with serious behavioral disorders.
d. Mentally ill elderly in the U.S. are more likely to be cared for in nursing homes with little or no psychiatric than in mental hospitals.
ANSWER: a
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