Citation

Davidhizar R, Shearer RA. Home Care Provid. 1999; 4(4): 147-149.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Mosby)

DOI

10.1016/s1084-628x(99)90027-8

PMID

10745763

Abstract

Home care providers must assess clients for any difficulties they may have with adjusting to changes and losses in their lives. They should consider the possibility that clients may be depressed and at risk for suicide. Home care providers' attention to psychologic dynamics may help a client face the losses that accompany growing older with integrity rather than despair.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; *Adaptation, Psychological; *Home Care Services; *Bereavement; *Life Change Events; Aged/*psychology; Community Health Nursing/*methods; Helping Behavior; Nursing Assessment/methods