Which of the Following Statements About Caregiving Is FALSE

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about caregiving is FALSE?

• A)Most families abandon their aging relatives because they cannot provide adequate care.
• B)Caregivers may need to obtain medical power of attorney to make decisions for the elderly relative.
• C)Surveys indicate the average woman will spend about 18 years caring for an aging relative.
• D)Studies show that in about 75 percent of cases,the caregiving role is taken on by a female family member.

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