Medical Case Study: Paul's 87-Year-Old Mother Helen

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In the study that is presented Paul is worried about his 87-year-old mother Helen who still lives alone in her large two story home in Denver, Colorado. Paul is worried due to she recently fell on the stairs and sprained her ankle and bruised her arm. Paul lives in Florida, but has a sister and brother that both live in Colorado. Paul feels that Helen should move in with his sister Joanne in southern Colorado, but his bother Tim and sister Joanne do not agree. Helen is actively involved in a local church and has been a member for over 50 years so she wants to stay in the same community. Helen is still of sound mind and pretty good health with only some minor issues that are controlled by medication. At this time Helen is still able to

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