The population in the United States is changing. As the elderly population grows, which factor is most dramatically increasing in this age group?
A) More families are having to provide care for their aging members.
B) Adult children find themselves being "sandwiched" between their own children and their parents.
C) There is a growing number of people who live to a very old age.
D) Elderly people are having more accidents, increasing the cost of health care.
Ans: C
Feedback: As the older population increases, the number of people who live to a very old age is dramatically increasing. The other options are all correct, but they are not the factor that is most dramatically increasing in this age group.
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