Which older adult meets the criteria for foster care housing?
a. An individual newly diagnosed with HIV
b. A newly retired lesbian woman who has moved to a warmer climate
c. A widower who is experiencing loneliness and mild depression since his loss
d. A cognitively impaired homeless individual diagnosed with congestive heart failure
ANS: D
Adult foster care offers a community-based living arrangement to adults who are unable to live independently because of physical or mental impairment or disabilities and are in need of supervision or personal care. The remaining individuals are not currently in need of the services this form of housing provides.
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