Gladys, an 81-year-old widow with dementia, recently moved in with her daughter Cecilia, a 46-year-old working mother with three children. In considering how to have care for her mother when she is working, what is the most appropriate option?
A. A rehabilitation center
B. A nursing center
C. An adult day care center
D. Respite care
C
Services offered by adult day care centers allow family members to maintain their lifestyles and employment and still provide home care for their relatives.
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