A nurse is trying to decrease the risk for depression among older adults.Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

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Healthy aging activities such as physical activity and establishing social networks improve the mental health of older adults.The nurse can reach them by organizing health promotion programs through senior centers or other community-based settings.Depression rates for older adults in nursing homes range from 15% to 25%; thus,encouraging older adults to move to nursing homes would certainly not decrease their risk for depression.Telling clients to focus on strengths instead of weaknesses is not helpful-this advice can sound flippant and patronizing if (1)the weaknesses are profound and (2)tools are not given to assist in coping.Monitoring for signs of depression is not an effective approach because this-like most programs currently available for adults,families,and caregivers with health problems-focuses on identifying rather than preventing problems.

A Nurse Is Trying to Decrease the Risk for Depression