More use was to be made of day centres and community service.
She noted that there are two types of adult day centers, social and medical.
They come to the day center to learn how to get around with limited sight, but also to have fun.
She waited for a minute and slipped into the day centre after her.
There are now about 2,200 day centers for the elderly, compared with a dozen 20 years ago.
It is still one of the least expensive day centres across the country.
For example, a day centre or residential home might have staff from the main minority groups.
There are plenty of play areas and a new £1.3 million day centre for the over-55s.
The door to the day center was still open and he could hear voices.
"And what about parents who both work, or can't afford day centers?"