Patricia is now acting as the primary caregiver for her husband, Charles. He has some physical disabilities that limit his functions, but his physician says Charles can still do many things on his own

Patricia, however, hovers and ensures Charles eats, takes his medication, and keeps him in a wheelchair as often as she can. What is likely to occur from Patricia's caregiving, and why?
a) Charles may become more disabled because he loses confidence in his abilities.
b) Charles may gain in his abilities to prove his wife wrong because she is doing too much.
Consider This: Excessive caregiving may have unintended effects.
LO 5.5: Describe the transition to late adulthood and its effects on the individual socially
c) Charles will maintain his current disability because his wife cares so well for him.
Consider This: Excessive caregiving may have unintended effects.
LO 5.5: Describe the transition to late adulthood and its effects on the individual socially
d) Charles will heal completely because his wife allows him to rest and recover.
Consider This: Excessive caregiving may have unintended effects.
LO 5.5: Describe the transition to late adulthood and its effects on the individual socially

ANS: a