Day-care centers
Various levels of care are available for an older adult. Select the statement that best identifies the level of care described.
a. provide health clinics and activities for an older adultÃs family members
b. provide a place for the elderly to spend their daytime hours actively and safely under supervision
c. provide a place for the elderly to spend their daytime hours actively and safely under supervision; these persons otherwise live at home or with family
d. provide medical treatment by health care providers without appointments for older adultsà convenience
c. provide a place for the elderly to spend their daytime hours actively and safely under supervision; these persons otherwise live at home or with family
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