A 70 year old woman lives with her 82 year old sister. They are having difficulty taking care of their basic needs. They have no support or help with shopping, chores, or self-care. What would you do?

a. refer for in-home nursing services
b. refer for in-home care services that will deliver groceries and take care of their daily needs
c. refer to local church groups
d. refer to hospice care


Answer: b. refer for in-home care services that will deliver groceries and take care of their daily needs

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