Caregivers' Quiz

I recently took this quiz (and passed!). Although designed for Canadians, I'm sure others will find it of interest.

Please answer "True" or "False" to the following.

Most Canadian families maintain frequent contact with and are very supportive of their older relatives

At least 10% of the aged are living in long-term care facilities

Research links employee care for elderly relatives with productivity losses due to increased absences, stress and extra time on the telephone for family needs

50% of Ontario families match the traditional nuclear family with father as sole breadwinner and mother at home

Helping elderly relatives with one task each day, such as bathing or dressing, can require up to nine hours from the caregiver each week

There are hidden "job opportunity" costs when providing eldercare while working

There are fewer men involved in caregiving than women

Women today spend 17 years caring for their children and 18 years helping an elderly parent

A person is no longer a caregiver when their relative moves to a long-term care facility

Family conflicts are reduced when care for an elderly relative is required


Answers: Caregivers' Quiz

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