An older adult has recently moved to a long-term care facility. The family asks what can be done to ease the transition. What would be the most appropriate suggestion of the nurse?
A) Send cards or gifts instead of personal visits.
B) Visit and call often to remind the resident that she or he is cared for.
C) Limit contact for several weeks to encourage independence.
D) Communicate with the long-term facility's staff to inquire about the resident's well-being.

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Visiting and calling often can help ease the transition for the older adult by reminding them that they are cared for and not forgotten. This can help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation that may arise after moving to a long-term care facility. Sending cards or gifts instead of personal visits may not have the same emotional impact, and limiting contact may actually increase feelings of loneliness or abandonment. Communicating with the long-term facility's staff is important, but it should not be the only suggestion given to the family.

An Older Adult Has Recently Moved to a Long-Term Care