This is the scenario: Older adult Mrs. E is contemplating moving into your neighborhood. She is a 78-year-old female who lives alone with her dog after the death of her spouse. She takes the dog for walks and considers these walks her exercise. Mrs. E. enjoys getting out with people her age to socialize. She is on medication for mild hypertension but is otherwise healthy. Mrs. E. is on a fixed income, social security, and a small retirement from the job she retired for a total of $1750 per month. She tries very hard to watch her spending but must pay for utilities, food, gas, and co-pays for physician visits. She has a son, but he works full-time and is frequently out of town on business. The son’s wife is very busy with work and taking care of their 3 children. Mrs. E. still drives but only on side streets as she is no longer comfortable on the freeways and does not drive at night.
[Solved]: This is the scenario: Older adult Mrs
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