Communities characterized by_____can enhance the health and optimal functioning of the frail elderly.

a. gentrification
b. high-rise apartments
c. cultural segmentation
d. collective efficacy

1 answer

d. collective efficacy

Communities characterized by collective efficacy can enhance the health and optimal functioning of the frail elderly. Collective efficacy refers to the social cohesion among neighbors combined with their willingness to intervene for the common good, which can lead to better support systems and resources for vulnerable populations, including the frail elderly.