Rita is 80 years old and lives independently in a second flo…
Rita is 80 years old and lives independently in a second floor apartment. For the past 15 years she has volunteered at the public library for 6 hours per day 4 days per week. Rita has recently reduced her volunteer hours to 4 hours per day 3 days per week. Rita’s daughter is concerned with this change and is concerned that her mother is becoming depressed. Which of the following is the best explanation for Rita’s reduction in volunteer activity?