Which of the following best describes the current pattern of living arrangements for women 75 and older in the U.S.?

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Which of the following best describes the current pattern of living arrangements for women 75 and older in the U.S.?

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 50% of women aged 75 and older live alone. This is due to a variety of factors including longer life expectancies for women, higher rates of widowhood and divorce, and more women entering the workforce and delaying marriage. Only a small percentage of this age group live in nursing homes or with their children in three generation households. The option of living with a spouse becomes less likely as people get older due to increased rates of widowhood and separation.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Current Pattern of Living