Mrs.Svendsen,63,has Stage II Alzheimer's disease.Her husband,who needs to work full-time,tells the nurse that his wife forgets to turn off the stove after preparing food,and tries to drive the car if she finds the keys.The nurse may recommend which of the following?

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Placing Mrs. Svendsen in an adult daycare environment would provide her with a safe and engaging environment during the day while allowing her husband to continue working. This would address the concerns about her forgetting to turn off the stove and trying to drive the car. It would also provide her with social interaction and activities that can aid in the management of Alzheimer's disease. Placement in extended care may not yet be necessary, and increasing medication dose should be discussed with a healthcare provider. Retirement may not be a feasible option for her husband.

MrsSvendsen,63,has Stage II Alzheimer's Disease