A family is considering nursing home placement for their elderly parent. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for a nurse?
a. Suggesting the purchase of a nursing home insurance policy
b. Suggesting the use of a specific checklist to collect data about potential facilities
c. Suggesting having a family service worker to help with placement
d. Suggesting consideration of using more in-home services
Question 2
A woman is currently caring for her mother-in-law. She is looking for a place for her mother-in-law to go during the day while she works. The mother-in-law does not have major health problems but is becoming bored, irritable, and depressed.
Which choice would be best for both the caregiver and her mother-in-law?
a. A continuous care community
b. A group home
c. A multipurpose senior center with activities
d. Foster care