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Overwhelmed Caregiver of Elderly Woman (#301)

A caring daughter feels her life is being overtaken by a demanding mother. A widowed mother feels she deserves all the attention she is asking for. They need help before things escalate into total frustration.

Learning Objectives

  • Identifying issues
  • Respecting diverse viewpoints
  • Responding to non-verbal cues
  • Developing collaborative solutions

Information for Learners

Tracy has scheduled this appointment to get some support in dealing with her mother. She is too busy to deal with the “constant demands” her mother makes.

Simulation Details

Simulator Role(s)

  • Susan Graham (seventy)
  • Tracy Graham-Stuart (forty-five)

Learner Role(s)

  • Counsellor
  • Social Worker

Setting

  • Senior's Day Care Centre at a Community Centre

Related Topics

  • Adolescence and Family Relations
  • Aging and Personal Well Being
  • Health Care
  • Mental Health