The combination of the graying of the population and globalization will mean:
A) An investment into life-prolonging medications will diminish as fears of overpopulation rise
B) a probable decreased burden on government support programs for people who are elderly
C) interlocking family cultural webs will disappear
D) Social Security will have to be dismantled
E) the traditional patterns of family care will be challenged

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As families become more dispersed due to globalization, the traditional patterns of family care (where elderly parents are cared for by their adult children) will be challenged. This could lead to increased demand for formal care services and changes in family dynamics.

The Combination of the Graying of the Population and Globalization