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Describe the racial/ethnic differences in older Americans' living arrangements.

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Racial and ethnic differences in older Americans' living arrangements can be significant. Research has shown that older white Americans are more likely to live alone or with a spouse, while older African American and Hispanic Americans are more likely to live with family members, such as adult children or grandchildren. This can be attributed to cultural norms and traditions within different racial and ethnic groups, as well as differences in economic resources and access to affordable housing. Additionally, older Asian Americans are more likely to live in multigenerational households, reflecting the strong emphasis on family and intergenerational support within many Asian cultures. These differences in living arrangements can have implications for social support, caregiving responsibilities, and overall well-being in later life. Understanding and addressing these racial and ethnic differences is important for developing policies and programs that meet the diverse needs of older Americans.

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Silverstein and Bengston concluded that the majority of intergenerational relationships between adult children and parents were neither tight-knit nor distant, but

A) "interactive."
B) "variegated."
C) "wholesome."
D) "homogeneous."

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Today, children make up a larger proportion of the American population than in past decades.

In 2013, the median income of individual American males aged 65 and older was

What are the major gender differences in the provision of eldercare? Why are these differences significant? Give several examples to support your answer.

The adult child involved in a parent's care is far more likely to be a daughter (or even a daughter-in-law) than a son.

Although caregiving for an aging parent is often given with fondness and love, it can also bring all EXCEPT which of the following?

The text lists several qualities and attitudes that predict good adjustment for retiring couples. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

As a group, nonHispanic whites in the United States are younger than other racial/ethnic categories.

In Silverstein and Bengston's typology of intergenerational relationships, which type is not characterized by emotional closeness or similarity of opinions, but adult children are likely to provide and/or receive assistance?

According to the demographic classification scheme of the aging population, the "old-old" refers to people who are

How has longer life expectancy affected America's population characteristics?

is the process whereby immigrant groups adopt the beliefs, values, and norms of their new culture and lose their traditional values and practices.

In Silverstein and Bengston's typology of intergenerational relationships, which type is characterized by adult children not being engaged with their parents based on any of the six indicators?

Describe the gender differences in older Americans' living arrangements.

Later life couples who hold more attitudes toward gender roles report significantly higher levels of marital happiness.

The text estimates that about 40 percent of the income of people age 65 and older is from

About of unpaid caregivers are male.

Typically, widowhood and widowerhood begin with , a period of mourning, followed by gradual adjustment to the new, unmarried status and to the loss.

Up to 40 percent of eldercare is provided by the elderly care receiver's spouse.