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Enid and Fred, married 52 years, have been living in the same home for the past 30 years. They have a comfortable retirement, and when they need help with something, they can rely on their middle-aged children or young adult grandchildren. However, Enid and Fred are fiercely independent, providing much more care than they receive. This couple's experience is _____ among elders.

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Answer: common

Explanation: Independent elderly people, barely relying on their family members to sustain their lifestyles are on the increase.

Stereotypical beliefs of dependency in elderly people or severely reduced abilities are only that, stereotypes. While a percentage of the elderly may require assisted living, more are discarding ageist beliefs. In fact, research shows that elderly people who believe in ageist stereotypes have poorer memory than people who do not.

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