A nurse is developing a plan for establishing appropriate supportive community care services for older adults to promote independence. Which services would the nurse be most likely to include? Select all that apply.

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Examples of supportive services that foster independent community living include information and referral services; transportation and nutrition services; legal and protective services; comprehensive senior centers; homemaker and handyman services; matching of older adults with younger individuals to share housing; and use of the supports available through churches, community groups, mental health agencies, and other community agencies (e.g., area agencies on aging). Child care services would be more appropriate for young adults.

A Nurse Is Developing a Plan for Establishing Appropriate Supportive