Your Client Is Cared for at Home by His Son

question 10

Multiple Choice

Your client is cared for at home by his son and daughter-in-law,who are also responsible for the care of their four preschool-aged children.What is true of this "sandwich" generation?

• A) The pressure and conflicts that arise from caring for both older adults and children can be very stressful.
• B) The majority of middle-aged adults are faced with balancing the care of parents and children at the same time.
• C) The average age of an adult caring for parents is in the 30s.
• D) The majority of caregivers affected by this "sandwich" generation are males.

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