Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1576 of 1700
A resident was a homemaker. Which activity may comfort the resident most?
- Sorting bolts and nuts into a box
- Stacking and taping shipping boxes
- Sitting alone in a quiet room
- Folding laundry or towels
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Correct answer: Folding laundry or towels
Tasks from a past role bring back long-term memories, which comfort the resident and ease anxiety.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026