The wife of a 70-year-old man is concerned that her husband refuses to participate in any activities with her since his retirement 2 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? a. Begin taking antidepressant medication.
b. Move with his wife to an assisted living community.
c. Get involved in a retired businessmen's group providing assistance to new companies.
d. Taking up a less strenuous activity to decrease stress and information overload.
C
Threats 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 that allows the person to adapt to change and regain a sense of self-esteem and self-worth will accomplish this. 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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