Which of the following older adults is most in need of psychological support?
A) The older adult who keeps asking if loans will be available for him to rebuild
B) The older adult who keeps asking if he can go back home yet
C) The older adult who keeps lamenting the loss of his family photos
D) The older adult who keeps talking about how expensive his home theater was and how he will never be able to afford to replace it

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Older adults react deeply to the loss of personal possessions because of the high sentimental value attached to the items.Family photos are a part of family history and are not replaceable.This type of a loss warrants psychological support.Homes and electronic equipment can be replaced,so the older adult may be able to eventally access loans to rebuild his home and replace his equipment.Because these things are replaceable,it is likely that that the older adult will be able to better cope with these losses than with something that is irreplaceable.Depending on the loss of the older adult,he/she may have a need for relocation rather than returning home.

Which of the Following Older Adults Is Most in Need