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Hooyman: Social Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective, 7e

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	Women caregivers are more likely than their male counterparts to give up employment, modify their work schedules or career development to accommodate care responsibilities.

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	Elder neglect is a term that includes neglect by those trusted to care for the elder, as well as self-neglect.

	True False

	Elder abuse typically involves unequal power relationships, with the abuser exerting power and control over then older dependent person.

	True False

	Stress is often a contributing factor, but in itself does not explain the occurrence of abuse.

	True False

	Male elders are abused at a higher rate than females, comprising approximately 70 percent of those abused.

	True False

	Most caregivers seek out information early to help plan for their new role.

	True False

	Adults can expect to devote 40 to 50 years to caregiving of older relatives.

	True False

	The physical stress of caregiving for an elder can manifest in health problems, including headaches, depression, anxiety, stomach disturbances, and weight changes.

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	"Women in the middle" juggle family responsibilities along with employment and their own age-related transitions.

	True False

	Almost all older adults depend solely on paid helpers.
	Almost all older adults depend solely on paid helpers.
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Women caregivers are more likely than their male counterparts to give up employment, modify their work schedules or career development to accommodate care responsibilities.

Elder neglect is a term that includes neglect by those trusted to care for the elder, as well as self-neglect.

Elder abuse typically involves unequal power relationships, with the abuser exerting power and control over then older dependent person.

Stress is often a contributing factor, but in itself does not explain the occurrence of abuse.

Male elders are abused at a higher rate than females, comprising approximately 70 percent of those abused.

Most caregivers seek out information early to help plan for their new role.

Adults can expect to devote 40 to 50 years to caregiving of older relatives.

The physical stress of caregiving for an elder can manifest in health problems, including headaches, depression, anxiety, stomach disturbances, and weight changes.

"Women in the middle" juggle family responsibilities along with employment and their own age-related transitions.

Almost all older adults depend solely on paid helpers.