Ethical Dilemma: Mrs. Smith
1. Introduction: Mrs. Smith, an 81 year old widow lives by herself in an apartment with no nearby support system. She has multiple health problems, some of which may be contributing to some safety risks such as fires and a fall. Her son is concerned about her safety, and questions whether it is safe for her to continue to live alone. He wants her to move into a congregate living setting for older adults, Mrs. Smith is completely against this idea.
2. Body
a) Examine: Mrs. Smith’s son is concerned for her safety due to multiple accidents that happened recently, but he is meeting resistance from his mom about making any changes in her living situation. What is driving the client’s desire to stay in her current apartment?
1. Introduction: Mrs. Smith, an 81 year old widow lives by herself in an apartment with no nearby support system. She has multiple health problems, some of which may be contributing to some safety risks such as fires and a fall. Her son is concerned about her safety, and questions whether it is safe for her to continue to live alone. He wants her to move into a congregate living setting for older adults, Mrs. Smith is completely against this idea.
2. Body
a) Examine: Mrs. Smith’s son is concerned for her safety due to multiple accidents that happened recently, but he is meeting resistance from his mom about making any changes in her living situation. What is driving the client’s desire to stay in her current apartment?