A nurse plans an educational program for staff of a home health agency specializing in care of the elderly. Which topic is the highest priority to include?

A) Pain assessment techniques for older adults
B) Psychosocial stimulation for those who live alone
C) Preparation of psychiatric advance directives in the elderly
D) Ways to manage disinhibition in elderly persons with dementia

Psychosocial Stimulation

Activities and interactions that promote cognitive, emotional, and social development in individuals.

Disinhibition

A reduction in restraint or inhibition, leading to impulsive or risky behaviors that are normally suppressed.

Advance Directives

Legal documents that allow individuals to specify their medical treatment preferences in advance, should they become unable to make decisions for themselves.