The wife of a 70-year-old man is concerned that her husband refuses to participate in any activities with her since his retirement two years ago.He is often short tempered and sees any type of hobby as a "waste of time." Which intervention or activity would help him enhance his feelings of self-worth?

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A threat to the stability of one's lifestyle (such as change in employment)can lead to changes in self-concept,as it affects personal identity,self-esteem,and role performance.An activity which allows the person to adapt to change and regain a sense of self-esteem and self-worth will enhance the expression of self-concept.Taking antidepressants,moving to an assisted living community,and taking up a less strenuous mental and physical activity do not provide the same degree of expression of self-concept.

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