A group of elderly clients are interested in living options available in the community when they might need some assistance with their daily needs. Which of the following would the nurse suggest as possibilities to meet these needs?
1. Adult foster care.
2. Group homes.
3. Retirement villages.
4. Long-term care facilities.
5. Adult daycare centers.
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: This is an option that appears to meet the stated needs of the clients.
Rationale 2: This is an option that appears to meet the stated needs of the clients.
Rationale 3: Retirement villages provide social support, but do not provide assistance with medication and ADLs.
Rationale 4: Long-term care facilities provide all care when elderly persons are no longer able to care for themselves; they are not considered "assisted" living.
Rationale 5: This is an option that appears to meet the stated needs of the clients.
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