Ronald is 81. His wife Gretta recently died, and he finds himself having a lot of trouble handling everyday activities such as getting his own meals and doing his shopping. Given the research on assistance patterns in families, who in the family would you predict is most likely to provide help to Ronald on a day-to-day basis?

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Research suggests that daughters are more likely than sons or other family members to provide assistance to elderly parents, especially with daily tasks such as meal preparation and shopping. Additionally, the fact that Diane lives nearby makes it more convenient for her to provide help.

Ronald Is 81