Elder Living Alone (#300)

An elderly woman doesn’t want to lose her independence or her home. Her daughter wonders if she’s really capable of looking after herself anymore.

• Demonstrating empathy
• Identifying strengths 
• Assessing needs 
• Finding collaborative solutions 
• Defining next steps

Carolyn, Judith’s daughter, has dropped her off at the community centre for an assessment. She is concerned about her mother’s ability to live on her own. Carolyn worries about her mother’s health and safety and would like a professional’s opinion of her mother’s fitness.