In general, women do more of the care of the older people than do men. Also, there is a rough hierarchy of caregivers. If the ol
der person's spouse is alive and reasonably healthy, she or he will normally become the primary caregiver; if the spouse is not alive or is unhealthy, an adult daughter is usually next in line; and, if there is no daughter who can manage the care, another relative, such as a son or a sister, may be called upon. 1) True2) False
In general, women do more of the care of the older people than do men. Also, there is a rough hierarchy of caregivers. If the older person's spouse is alive and reasonably healthy, she or he will normally become the primary caregiver; if the spouse is not alive or is unhealthy, an adult daughter is usually next in line; and, if there is no daughter who can manage the care, another relative, such as a son or a sister, may be called upon.
