A nurse is planning a presentation to the staff at a senior center. What factor that affects mental health in older adults should the nurse emphasize in the discussion?

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4. Older adults often experience multiple losses. These losses may include death of loved ones, and loss of other important factors such as home, health, mobility, roles, cognitive functions, and economic status. Although older adults may experience the stresses of retirement, job loss, divorce, and work stress, these losses are more frequently associated with younger adults.

A Nurse Is Planning a Presentation to the Staff at a Senior