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social science subjects > sociology > family studies > families, family development, and parenting > grandparents
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... > contexts > population characteristics > demography > population groups > family characteristic groups > relatives (family) > parents and guardians > grandparents
... > contexts > named groups > persons > population groups > family characteristic groups > relatives (family) > parents and guardians > grandparents
... > contexts > demography > population groups > family characteristic groups > relatives (family) > grandparents
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiologic measurements > demography > population groups > family characteristic groups > relatives (family) > grandparents
... > contexts > population characteristics > demography > population groups > family characteristic groups > relatives (family) > grandparents
... > contexts > named groups > persons > population groups > family characteristic groups > relatives (family) > grandparents

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grandparents  

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  • Multigenerational families have increased in number because of the extended life span of individuals. This increased longevity also has led to an increase in the number of older adults in our communities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Grandparents]

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