Which term describes grandparents who are active in the day-to-day lives of their grandchildren, living near them and seeing them daily?

• A. Involved grandparents
• B. Frail elderly
• C. Assisted living
• D. Thanatology

Answer: (A)

Active, everyday involvement of grandparents with their grandchildren is the key idea. When grandparents live near and see their grandchildren daily, they’re described as involved grandparents. This term captures the high level of engagement, including daily interactions, practical help, and a strong presence in the family routine. In lifespan development, grandparenting styles range from distant to involved, with involved grandparents being those who are integrated into daily life and caregiving. The other terms don’t fit: frail elderly refers to health status rather than a caregiving role, assisted living describes a living arrangement, and thanatology is the study of death and dying.