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a True or False? While a spouse or partner is usually the first person to act as a caregiver for another older adult, a son is usually the next family member to take on these duties? True False 20. True or False? When a loved one requires more direct care and more time for care, women, in families, are the ones that usually provide that care. False True 21 Among the four most common (most prevalent) types of elder abuse, which one of the following is not one of the top four types?

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19. False.

In American families spouse is considered first care giver and adult or children are considered second line (Brody 1981).

Son is considered second, though number of studies show children as first in number of care givers but the maximum number is daughters than sons.

20. True.

57 to 81% of care givers to adults are females world wide (World genral if Psychiatry).