Elder Care

question 25

Multiple Choice

Elder care

• A) is less of a problem now than in the past, due to assisted living and nursing home facilities.
• B) is often combined with child care, creating the "sandwich generation" of care providers.
• C) is more likely to be performed by working men than working women.
• D) is of little consequence in today's workers' lives.

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Definitions:

Gesell's Theory

A developmental theory proposed by Arnold Gesell that emphasizes the role of genetics and biology in the developmental process of children.

Cephalocaudal Pattern

A principle of growth where development begins at the head and progresses down toward the feet.

Gene Activity

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, such as proteins, influencing the function of cells.

Proximodistal Pattern

A pattern of growth and development where development starts at the body's center and moves towards the extremities.