The difference between the "third age" and the "fourth age" is largely a function of the
A) imagination of society.
B) susceptibility to senescence.
C) transition from work to retirement.
D) movement of people into assisted living facilities.

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The "third age" refers to a period of active retirement and personal fulfillment, while the "fourth age" is characterized by increased frailty and dependency, often due to susceptibility to senescence.

The Difference Between the "Third Age" and the "Fourth Age