An older woman is preparing to move in with her daughter following the death of her spouse of 55 years. The daughter asks a nurse, "I know we are doing the right thing for mom, but I am a bit nervous about this. Do you have any suggestions about things that we should do in preparation?" The nurse responds: (Select all that apply.)

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There are some important modifications that may need to be made when adding an older person to the household, which include arranging semiprivate living quarters if possible, scheduling regular visits to other relatives to give each family time for respite and privacy, and arranging senior activities for the older person to help keep contact with members of his or her own generation. It is important to consider how the older person will feel about giving up familiar surroundings and friends. There are a growing number of intergenerational families.

An Older Woman Is Preparing to Move in with Her