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Which of the following statements is true concerning adult children's care of elderly parents?
 
  a. Adult children often abandon their elderly parents, as evidenced by the high percentage of the elderly who live in nursing homes.
  b. Daughters are much more likely than sons to be caretakers for elderly parents.
  c. Women consider the tasks of caretaking to be completely unpleasant and burdensome.
  d. Most women in the current era do not spend a significant amount of time in caretaking responsibilities.

Question 2

Chapter 14 explores the research about adults who are taking care of their elderly parents. This research shows that
 
  a. the trend has shifted in recent years, so that sons and daughters are now equally likely to take care of their elderly parents.
  b. middle-aged people are often pleased that they can offer help to their parents, to compensate for the empty nest feelings when their children have left home..
  c. several TV shows now focus on positive interactions between adults and their elderly parents.
  d. the clear majority of adult caregivers find some positive aspects about these responsibilities.


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livaneabi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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