Erv and Fern Continue to Care for Older Relatives and for Their

question 646

Multiple Choice

Erv and Fern continue to care for older relatives and for their young grandchildren even though they are both older adults. This example suggests that:

• A) caregiving responsibilities can persist throughout the lifespan.
• B) relatives often take advantage of older adults and overestimate their energy level.
• C) disengagement from everyday life takes place in late adulthood.
• D) American culture does not appropriately value the contributions of older adults.

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