Heather and Tomas live next door to 85-year-old Dr. Jim Bailey who is a widower. Heather and Tomas look in on Jim in the morning before they leave for work and in the evening when they return home. They frequently help Jim with odd jobs around his house. What type of support do Heather and Tomas provide Jim?

a) informal support
b) formal support
c) social control
d) community services


Ans: a) informal support

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