A married couple lives in a retirement community.The husband is 76 and the wife is 73.When she attends her Tai Chi class,she shares the following with the nurse: "I expected to enjoy retirement with my husband.These were supposed to be our golden years.I am so stressed out.All I do is spend my time taking care of him; he has so many things wrong with him." The nurse bases her response on the understanding that:

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Physical changes in late life can pose a challenge to relationships.Deteriorating health of one partner often puts a strain on the marriage in older adults.The comments are typical of many older married couples and are not reflective of severe depression.There is no indication of financial hardship or a conflict situation with children.

A Married Couple Lives in a Retirement Community