A recent study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP estimates that __________ percent of the U.S. population over age 18 provides unpaid care to friends and family age 50 and older
(a) 19
(b) 31
(c) 45
(d) 50
(a)
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Industrial societies often allow older people only marginal participation in the economy because
a. older people may lack the knowledge and training demanded in a fast-changing marketplace. b. the elderly can make no significant economic contribution to the economy. c. younger people are intimidated by older individuals' cutting-edge skills d. they already have a great deal of money.
Which of the following best defines a family?
A. a married couple and their unmarried children living together B. a group of individuals, relation not necessary, living together C. two unrelated adults who have chosen to share each other's lives in a relationship of mutual caring D. a set of people related by blood, marriage or some other agreed-upon relationship, or adoption, who share the responsibility for reproducing and caring for members of society
Discuss Max Weber's five characteristics of a bureaucracy and how they apply to educational settings.
What will be an ideal response?
Most caregiving to older people in the United States is provided by
a. the staff at nursing homes. b. hospital staff. c. women, typically daughters and wives. d. senior friends and neighbors.