The textbook, “Development through the Lifespan”, accurately grasps this notion of the elderly having a reduced ability to regulate their body temperatures. It goes on to state that seniors who are physically fit and free of diseases suffer the least (Berk, 2014, p. 568). In my grandmother’s case, she is quite overweight and as mentioned above has high blood pressure.
These two factors may further contribute to her intolerance. On a side note, I wanted to bring up the topic of ‘zone of proximal development’. When she mentioned about having her fan, cooler and bed heater near her, I found the care giving attributes similar to the caring of a child and how the adult prepares their development by practicing the ‘zone of proximal development’ and …show more content…
234). Since her cognitive
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functioning is gradually declining and the physical changes cause her to be uncomfortable, it is helpful having the assistive devices near her.
2. How are your senses? Your vision, can you see fine detail? Is your hearing impaired? And your sense of smell and touch is it different as compared to when you were younger?
A: My vision is great; I can see far and near. When I examine intricate designs on clothing I have to hold the clothing very close. My hearing is good. It is muffled when there is a barrier between me and another person, like I cannot hear your mother clearly when she communicates from the kitchen. My smell is good too, I cannot tolerate cleaning solutions, and I do need pickled jalapenos and vegetables when I eat.
O: Firstly, I can attest that her vision is strong for her age and so far has never needed spectacles.
She forgot to mention that she had cataract surgery two years ago, although she recovered and has not complained of any difficulties. Her visual acuity has declined although it is not severe as the textbook indicates as “dropping sharply” (Berk, 2014, p. 569). I can verify this as
These two factors may further contribute to her intolerance. On a side note, I wanted to bring up the topic of ‘zone of proximal development’. When she mentioned about having her fan, cooler and bed heater near her, I found the care giving attributes similar to the caring of a child and how the adult prepares their development by practicing the ‘zone of proximal development’ and …show more content…
234). Since her cognitive
Running head: ETHNOGRAPHIC FIELD REPORT
4
functioning is gradually declining and the physical changes cause her to be uncomfortable, it is helpful having the assistive devices near her.
2. How are your senses? Your vision, can you see fine detail? Is your hearing impaired? And your sense of smell and touch is it different as compared to when you were younger?
A: My vision is great; I can see far and near. When I examine intricate designs on clothing I have to hold the clothing very close. My hearing is good. It is muffled when there is a barrier between me and another person, like I cannot hear your mother clearly when she communicates from the kitchen. My smell is good too, I cannot tolerate cleaning solutions, and I do need pickled jalapenos and vegetables when I eat.
O: Firstly, I can attest that her vision is strong for her age and so far has never needed spectacles.
She forgot to mention that she had cataract surgery two years ago, although she recovered and has not complained of any difficulties. Her visual acuity has declined although it is not severe as the textbook indicates as “dropping sharply” (Berk, 2014, p. 569). I can verify this as