Taking Care of the Elderly in the Family

Which of the following shows an improper practice in taking care of the elderly?

• Cutting food in bite size when feeding the elderly.

• Any member of the family can be a home nurse.

• Playing with the personal belongings of the elderly.

• Providing them more fruits and vegetables.

A place where most elderly find love, affection, and a sense of security.

• hospital bed

• home

• home for the aged

• malls

A skilled person to call for certain situations to do almost everything for the elderly.

• nurse

• doctor

• teacher

• caregiver

Which of the following is not a traditional Filipino trait in treating the elderly?

• Saying “po” and “opo”

• Pagmamano or blessing

• Calling them by their first names

• Attaching “lolo” and “lola” to their names

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of an elderly?

• They don’t get tired easily

• They are forgetful

• They are moody

• They have insecurities