Which of the following statements indicates the caregiver's accurate knowledge about the needs of a parent at the onset of the moderate stage of dementia?
a. "I need to give my parent a bath at the same time every day."
b. "I need to postpone any vacations for 5 years."
c. "I need to spend time with my parent doing things we both enjoy."
d. "I need to stay with my parent 24 hours a day for supervision."
Answer: c. "I need to spend time with my parent doing things we both enjoy."
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