Which Best Explains Why Many Elderly Women Do Not Prepare

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which best explains why many elderly women do not prepare meals or do housework?

• A)Chronic diseases,especially arthritis and rheumatism,hinder their ability
• B)Living in a nursing home does not require them to do so
• C)They do not want to; their husbands can share in the work
• D)With Social Security,they can afford to pay someone else to do these tasks.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform.

Checking Routines

Behaviors commonly associated with OCD, involving repeated checking to alleviate anxiety related to fears of harm or mistakes.

Obsession

A persistent and intrusive thought or interest that occupies one's mind to an excessive or unreasonable degree.

Cleanliness And Contamination

Concerns with maintaining hygiene and avoiding substances or situations that are deemed unclean or polluting.