Question

Which statement is true about caregiving of older adults with dementia?

a. It is sometimes known as the "36-hour day" because of its constant demands.
b. An estimated two-thirds of family caregivers are themselves older adults.
c. Few communities offer interventions designed to support family caregivers.
d. The number of hours dedicated to caregiving decreases with caregiver age.

Answer 1

A) It is sometimes known as the "36-hour day" because of its constant demands.

Step-by-step explanation:

The caregiver of elderly with dementia is the person who takes on the responsibility of caring, providing support and assistance to the person in need. An “informal caregiver” is referred to as a person who provides unpaid care and a “formal caregiver” to one who has professional preparation and training.

The family caregiver assumes this role by initiative or denomination of the family group, according to relationship with three factors: kinship, gender and physical and affective proximity. Caring for the elderly with dementia should be constant, it is a arduous and tiring task for the caregiver who has to dedicate every moment of his day to make the life of the elderly more comfortable. Because of the high demand for work, an elderly caregiver's journey is sometimes referred to as a "36-hour day" because of its constant demands.