Problem
Mrs. Wolowitz is a ninety-year-old widow who has lived alone in her home for several years. Her health has deteriorated over the past few months and she frequently comments how much she misses her husband. Her family only visits on special occasions. Ms. Wolowitz is having difficulty managing to do her own cooking and cleaning. A friend tries to help by providing transportation and running errands, but she's overwhelmed with her own responsibilities. During her visit to her doctor, the nurse learns that Mrs. Wolowitz has daily thoughts of suicide, along with a plan to overdose on her sleeping pills.
How would you respond to Mrs. Wolowitz? What resources might you put in place to help her?