When the traditional roles are blurred as an older married couple begins to experience personal disease and disability, there will most likely be
a. a rapid decline in their mental health as well.
b. a loss of self-esteem and satisfaction with life.
c. increased martial stress and discord.
d. increased social isolation.
B
When the older adult loses his or her traditional role, self-esteem and satisfaction with life may be affected. The other events may happen, but a frequent outcome is loss of self-esteem and life satisfaction.
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