[§321-494]  Purchase of service.  The department may negotiate the purchase of day care services for elder disabled and aged recipients, including other social services from individuals or other organizations, institutions, or agencies.  Other social services shall be necessary and essential to maximize the functioning and well-being of the recipient.  Purchase of day care center services shall include services that enhance the social functioning of each participant, promote and develop activities in daily living and personal independence by therapeutic arts and crafts, community excursions, hobby cultivation, group dynamics, and provisions for counseling to the participants and their families. [L 2012, c 93, pt of §2]