A nurse working for an assisted living facility is reviewing the Healthy People Objectives for Older Adults. Which of the following would she incorporate into the environment to promote health for the older adult population?

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Healthy People Objectives: Older Adult
· Increase the proportion of older adults who use the "Welcome to Medicare" benefit.
· Increase the proportion of older adults who are up to date on a core set of clinical preventive services.
· Increase the proportion of older adults with one or more chronic health conditions who report confidence in managing their conditions.
· Increase the proportion of older adults who receive Diabetes Self-Management Benefits.
· Reduce the proportion of older adults who have moderate to severe functional limitations.
· Increase the proportion of older adults with reduced physical or cognitive function who engage in light, moderate, or vigorous physical activities.
· Increase the proportion of the health care workforce with geriatric certification.
· Reduce the proportion of noninstitutionalized older adults with disabilities who have an unmet need for long-term services and supports.
· Reduce the proportion of unpaid caregivers of older adults who report an unmet need for caregiver support services.
· Reduce the rate of pressure ulcer-related hospitalizations among older adults.
· Reduce the rate of emergency department (ED) visits due to falls among older adults.
· Increase the number of states and the District of Columbia that collect and make publicly available information on the characteristics of victims, perpetrators, and cases of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (Source: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/older-adults)

A Nurse Working for an Assisted Living Facility Is Reviewing