Memy is an older individual and has 2 ADLs. She has no family and is lonely. She would like feeling a part of a family again. Which type of senior care listed below would be most appropriate for Memy? (Level 2)
a. Senior Center
b. Adult Day Care
c. Adult Foster Care
d. Home Health Care
e. None of the above
A senior center is a place which make an elderly person to get involved social active and utilize the various services available in the community for their quality life
The adult say care usually provides medical care in the patients home itself which enables the patient to be in most familiar place eith the family members (eg., nursing home,adult day care,long term services)
Adukt foster care usually is provided as a home set up where the elder population share the home with other residents like a family members .Nearly 6 members accommodate in a place and they are cared for all their basic needs from medical treatment, personal care,foods,travel, entertainment. Living in this provides a home like and family like set up.
Home healthcare is a service provided by a specialized person to the elders in their home generally to treat their disease condition or manage it.
Ans:c.Adult Foster Care
Memy is an older individual and has 2 ADLs. She has no family and is lonely....
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