Resocialization groups focus on social roles and self-esteem. They are not designed to deal with feelings or to solve problems. The residents for whom this type of group is most appropriate are
a. Residents with depression
b. Mildly confused residents
c. Residents with chronic mental illness
d. Residents who are new to the facility
B
Mildly confused residents do very well in socially oriented groups. Often, social skills have not declined at the same rate as cognitive skills, and the older adult can experience success in interpersonal interactions in social situations that build self-esteem. A group focused on rewarding social skills is inappropriate for depressed residents (response A) and residents with chronic mental illness (response C). Many depressed residents withdraw from interactions in social settings. A resocialization group may be appropriate for residents who are new to the facility (response D), but often groups are more appropriate for residents who are familiar with the routine, staff, and other residents.
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