Ashley discussed her living environment in strictly positive terms. She began by explaining her beautiful neighborhood with tree-lined streets. She emphasized the neighbors’ companionship and assistance in her neighborhood. Ashley described her home as a cozy home that is large, but not too large, adding that her kitchen and the family room are her two favorite rooms in the house. The kitchen is “L” shaped, with a large island in the middle. She explained this layout has plenty of room to cook and prepare large meals. In addition, she stated that the kitchen is the heart of her home where she is reminded of many memories of raising her children and feeding her family. Furthermore, she said she adores the family room. The room is spacious with
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Adding more family members to her occupation of cooking will increase interdependence and family time, all while ensuring Ashley’s safety. At first, she could direct the cooking process as other family members prepare the food. Then scaffolding the activity by beginning with simpler recipes and advancing to more difficult cooking skills. Moreover, changing some environmental factors with adaptive equipment, like cutting boards with holders, or one-handed jar openers will help Ashley gradually become more independent with her impairments to body functions. Another alteration of the occupation is changing her position from standing to sitting which assists in energy conservation. Her meaningful interdependence may be lessened at first due to her greater need for assistance. However, with reflection on her personal factors of her hard-working character, and positive, fun outlook, she can create a new balance of interdependence through laughter and communication. Through involving the family with cooking assistance and communicating about a new balance of interdependence, Ashley’s meaningful occupations will …show more content…
This new phase of regaining alone time and living with your partner without children is known as “empty nesters” (Dare, 2011). Intimate relationships in the “empty nester’s” life begin to improve through increased time spent as a couple (Dare, 2011). Ashley began spending more time with her husband and going out on more dates. With the strengthened relationships and adult children, women during this stage begin to explore possibilities for personal growth (Dare, 2011). For Ashley, she began growing her career and focusing on her health. Decreased work-family conflict allows for career exploration and growth (Allen & Finkelstein, 2014). Ashley attests to the reduction in stress of balancing child rearing and work. Although Ashley is working more than she did before, she reports lower stress between family and work responsibilities. In people over 50 years old, the percentage of women reporting work-family conflict decreases from 34% to 19% (Allen & Finkelstein, 2014). For Ashley, this decrease in work-family conflict coincided with her daughters moving out of the house. Overall, research confirms that Ashley’s transitioning occupations during this stage of life decrease work-family
Adding more family members to her occupation of cooking will increase interdependence and family time, all while ensuring Ashley’s safety. At first, she could direct the cooking process as other family members prepare the food. Then scaffolding the activity by beginning with simpler recipes and advancing to more difficult cooking skills. Moreover, changing some environmental factors with adaptive equipment, like cutting boards with holders, or one-handed jar openers will help Ashley gradually become more independent with her impairments to body functions. Another alteration of the occupation is changing her position from standing to sitting which assists in energy conservation. Her meaningful interdependence may be lessened at first due to her greater need for assistance. However, with reflection on her personal factors of her hard-working character, and positive, fun outlook, she can create a new balance of interdependence through laughter and communication. Through involving the family with cooking assistance and communicating about a new balance of interdependence, Ashley’s meaningful occupations will …show more content…
This new phase of regaining alone time and living with your partner without children is known as “empty nesters” (Dare, 2011). Intimate relationships in the “empty nester’s” life begin to improve through increased time spent as a couple (Dare, 2011). Ashley began spending more time with her husband and going out on more dates. With the strengthened relationships and adult children, women during this stage begin to explore possibilities for personal growth (Dare, 2011). For Ashley, she began growing her career and focusing on her health. Decreased work-family conflict allows for career exploration and growth (Allen & Finkelstein, 2014). Ashley attests to the reduction in stress of balancing child rearing and work. Although Ashley is working more than she did before, she reports lower stress between family and work responsibilities. In people over 50 years old, the percentage of women reporting work-family conflict decreases from 34% to 19% (Allen & Finkelstein, 2014). For Ashley, this decrease in work-family conflict coincided with her daughters moving out of the house. Overall, research confirms that Ashley’s transitioning occupations during this stage of life decrease work-family