A social worker meets with a client who is 75 years old. The client was referred to the social worker by a neighbor after the deaths of the client's spouse of 45 years and two long-term friends. In the initial interview, the client said he was experiencing difficulties with memory loss and confusion, increasing physical problems, sadness, feelings of loneliness, and a sense of uselessness. The client also noted the pain of losing a spouse. What should the social worker do FIRST?

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