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meagbuch

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The main reason we may not notice the young-old is that
 
  they do not fit our stereotypes of the elderly.
  there are relatively few of them.
  they are a problem-prone minority.
  they are not integrated into the community.

Question 2

What percentage of people over the age of 65 depend on other people for basic care?
 
  5
  15
  10
  20



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Answer to Question 1

they do not fit our stereotypes of the elderly.

Answer to Question 2

10



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