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| Client Characteristics (Human… | 1 |
| Individual Needs | 1 |
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| Older Adults | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCherry, Debra L.; Rafkin, Marilyn J. – Gerontologist, 1988
Notes that day care programs created to serve physically frail elders are hesitant to accept growing number of clients with severe cognitive impairment. Suggests ways to modify existing programs to accommodate clients with dementia. Discusses adapting screening and intake procedures, the first few visits, behavior management, programming, and…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Individual Needs, Mental Disorders
