The spouse of a client diagnosed with Stage I/II Alzheimer's disease must continue to work full-time. The spouse tells the occupational health nurse that the client has started to wander outside the house, forgets to turn off the stove after preparing food, and tries to drive the car if the client finds the keys. The nurse should recommend which of the following?

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Placing the client in an adult daycare environment provides a safe and supervised setting for the individual with Alzheimer's, addressing the concerns of wandering, forgetting to turn off the stove, and attempting to drive. This allows the spouse to continue working full-time while ensuring the safety and care of the client.

The Spouse of a Client Diagnosed with Stage I/II Alzheimer's