Discusion #1

Influences

A 78, year old man is a retired banker whose wife died several years ago. He is able to perform all ADLs but needs help with meal preparation and transportation. He lives in a deteriorating neighborhood and no longer feels safe. He does not want to live with family members or completely give up his independence.

Directions:
 Part 1:
 • The original post must be at least 200 – 300 words in length 
 • What housing options would be appropriate for him? Why?
 • What advantages would such housing options offer over living alone?

Exercise

Scenario: Exercise 
 You are checking blood pressures at a senior citizen health fair. After you check the blood pressure of an older woman, she asks you about starting an exercise program. She has not been exercising, but some of her friends have told her that she should start to exercise regularly.

Directions: 
 Part 1: 
 • The original post must be at least 200 – 300 words in length
 • What recommendations do you give her?
 • What precautions do you include in your recommendations?