The primary caregiver for a patient with stage 3 Alzheimer disease receiving care in the home wants to attend a granddaughter's high school graduation in a city 50 miles from the patient's home. What should the home care nurse suggest so that the caregiver can attend this event?

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The best option would be to schedule respite care for the caregiver during the time of the granddaughter's graduation. This will allow the caregiver to attend the event without worrying about the patient's care. Admitting the patient to hospice or an inpatient facility may not be necessary for stage 3 Alzheimer's and transporting the patient to the graduation may not be feasible or safe.

The Primary Caregiver for a Patient with Stage 3 Alzheimer