A 72-year-old female with a history of dementia is scheduled…
A 72-year-old female with a history of dementia is scheduled for discharge from the hospital after being admitted due to dehydration and increased confusion. Currently, she can ambulate and perform activities of daily living only with supervision due to her cognitive deficits. She no longer needs close medical supervision for her condition. Before her hospitalization, she lived alone in a first-floor apartment. She has no family living within 2 hours of her apartment and has limited financial resources while enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate discharge recommendation?
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