You are a social worker at a nursing home providing skilled and long-term care. 82 yo Gladys has been in the skilled area for six (6) weeks. Medicare has notified nursing that Gladys must be discharged in three days. She cannot live at home on her own. She lives with her 90 yo husband in their own home. Their only income is social security. Gladys' check is $700 per month. Where will she go? What are the options? What are the ethical considerations?

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