Which of the following is TRUE regarding recent national survey data on unpaid caregivers of aging parents?

a. More men than women are now taking care of their parents because of more women entering the work force.
b. The average age of caregivers was 48.
c. The age of caregivers has decreased in the past five years.
d. The age of care receivers has decreased in the past five years.


B

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