A nurse is assessing a patient in an assisted living facility. What statement by the patient would indicate disconnection from familiar life?

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4. As a result of an increased need for assistance, older adults may find themselves moving to unfamiliar surroundings. When this occurs, they often struggle with losing their home, their neighbors, and their usual surroundings. A preference for a routine, although it may reflect a need for certainty, does not necessarily reflect a disconnection from the familiar. Statements about the family are more reflective of a perceived loss of family support. Statements about preferences for activities may actually indicate positive engagement in the facility programs.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient in an Assisted Living