A 99-year-old resident of a long-term care facility came to the facility 12 years ago after the death of her husband of 56 years.She has no children or other relatives.She has a very close relationship with one of the nurse aides and refers to the aide as her daughter.The nurse aide is an example of:

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Fictive kin are nonrelatives who become surrogate family members.These individuals take on instrumental and affectional attributes of family.These individuals are real; they are not delusions.A kin-keeper is a family member who arranges get-togethers and promotes solidarity among family members.The aide is not related to the resident in the traditional sense.

A 99-Year-Old Resident of a Long-Term Care Facility Came to the Facility