Which of the following statements is true of the care of a dying older person in the United States today in contrast to that in 1900?

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In 1900, death was more common in younger ages due to less effective medical care and public health measures, and it often occurred at home, making the process and its impacts more visible and familiar to families and communities. Today, with advances in healthcare, the experience of death has shifted more towards hospitals and hospice care, making the process less visible and directly experienced by the general population, thereby decreasing the exposure to death and its painful surroundings for many people.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Care