The nurse is planning a teaching workshop at the local community center for a group of 66-year-old men and women.What information is most important to include at the workshop?

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Persons 66 years old are in the young-old stage of older adulthood.Physical and psychological adaptations to retirement are paramount in this age group.One key indicator of well-being is use of leisure time.On an average day,young-old persons spend most of their time (57%)watching television,18% in solitary activities,and 3% participating in sports,exercise,and recreation. By the time they reach age 65,young-old persons are already experiencing the effects of chronic illness that began in middle adulthood.Providing them with a pamphlet on heart disease and diabetes alone does not encompass other chronic illnesses prevalent in this age group.Maintaining connections with family members is important as is providing a list of doctor names; however,the most important focus for this specific age group is leisure time in retirement.

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