L has shown a risk of loneliness related to the deaths of his friends and family in recent years. He spoke many times during the interview about those he had recently lost and the things they had done together in the past. To alleviate this loneliness, it may be helpful for Mrs. L to spend more time with her remaining family, especially her children and grandchildren (Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief). If they were to take some time out of their lives and do some activities with Mrs. L, even just eating or sitting and talking for a few hours, this might help Mrs. L not feel alone. This intervention would also help Mrs. L because in the interview she talked about how she often talked on the phone with her friends and went out to lunch every month. If her family were willing to do these activities with Mrs. L now, it could fill some of the void she has in her life. To combat her loneliness, Ms. L could also get a small pet or plant to take care of and have with her. Having something like this around is thought to help older adults.” . . stay socially engaged, suffer less from depression, suffer less from loneliness. . . it gives a reason to get up in the morning. . .” (Anderson). Having a pet or plant to take care of. Mrs. L would have something to look forward to and know that there is at least one thing in the world that depends on her and craves it
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