The daughter of an elderly couple was unable to continue providing weekly transportation for her parents' ongoing shopping and healthcare needs. The daughter contracted with a company to provide transportation, which she is supporting financially. Which of the following does this situation describe to the nurse?

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The daughter was providing weekly transportation for groceries and the healthcare needs of her parents. Unable to continue this due to lack of time, she is now paying for transportation instead. The burden was shifted from a physical to a financial one. There is no way of knowing if the daughter can afford to pay for the transportation, if the parents cannot afford their own health care needs, or if they need to be in an assisted living facility.

The Daughter of an Elderly Couple Was Unable to Continue