Millie is your home health client. She is 87 and lives alone since the recent death of her husband. You are concerned that Millie is not progressing. She does not smile much and often speaks with a flat tone. She seems to have lost interest in keeping her house clean and is eating mostly junk food. What do you report to your OT department?

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Millie appears depressed and should be assessed by the home health nurse. Presenting with a flat affect or tone of voice, neglecting daily chores, and eating a poor diet are all signs of depression. Considering that Millie's husband recently passed away, she is at a higher risk for developing depression and should be assessed for the condition.

Millie Is Your Home Health Client