A elderly person, who lives with adult children, requires therapeutic and social services and cannot stay alone in the daytime. The person is alert and oriented, but needs a more structured setting during the day
Which care setting is likely the most appropriate for this person? 1. Adult day social care
2. Adult day health care
3. Alzheimer's specific adult day care
4. Assisted living
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Rationale: Adult day health care provides more intensive health, therapeutic, and social services. Adult social care provides social activities, meals, recreation, and some limited health-related services, but not to the extent needed by this person. Alzheimer's day care is specific for those with dementia. Nursing homes become the resident's home.
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