Question

Any person who has assumed full or intermittent responsibility for the care or custody of an elder or dependent adult, whether or not he or she receives compensation is a __________________ _________________.

a) Guardian
b) Caretaker
c) Responsible party
d) Mandated reporter

Answer 1

A person who assumes responsibility for the care or custody of an elder or dependent adult is a caretaker.

Step-by-step explanation:

A person who assumes full or intermittent responsibility for the care or custody of an elder or dependent adult, whether or not they receive compensation, is referred to as a caretaker.