He has really short term memory, and is totally relying on me being with him. I am looking into senior care a couple of days a week, I do not use the word daycare. What questions do I ask when evaluating a senior care facilities? The sad part is that I just can not see him coloring or tossing a ball back and forth. He doesn't wander when I'm around but I can not count on that if I were to leave him there for a couple of hours.
I'd be upfront with the facility about your concerns. What happens if he gets up and just tries to walk out? What kind of documents do they need? Will they try to distract him until you arrive if he tries to leave on his own accord? Are they a secure facility?
They should have a schedule that details their activities. They have things that should amuse those who are higher functioning, but, I'd keep in mind that patients don't remain high functioning. It's painful to envision, but, as they progress they will not be able to participate in things that require a lot of focus and thought.