To promote physical well-being and socialization in an older adult, what should the nurse realize?
a. Social isolationism is always a chosen behavior.
b. Body image plays no role in decision making by the older adult.
c. No community resources are focused on the older adult.
d. Older adults may have a functional purpose in social arenas.
ANS: D
Social service agencies in most communities welcome older adults as volunteers and provide the opportunity for older adults to serve while meeting their socialization or other needs. Although some older adults choose isolation or a lifelong pattern of reduced interaction with others, other older adults do not choose isolation but are vulnerable to its consequences. Some older adults withdraw from social interaction because of feelings of rejection. These older adults see themselves as unattractive and rejected because of changes in their personal appearance due to normal aging changes or because of body image changes. Many communities have outreach programs designed to make contact with isolated older adults.
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