Question

• Morton is an 88-year-old widowed male who lives with his daughter and her family in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Prior to retirement 18 years ago, Morton was an auto parts store manager and also worked as the town clerk. He describes himself as being social and enjoys reading and assembling model antique cars. He has managed to stay active, swimming daily and playing golf on the weekends with his former coworkers. He enjoys getting together with his golf buddies, even though they sometimes tease him about losing his hearing. He denies that he has a problem, even though he often has to piece together what his friends are talking about based on the words and phrases he can make out. The only thing he does not like about these weekend meet-ups is lunch at the country club. Morton enjoyed the food there for decades, but in recent years none of his favorite dishes there taste like they used to. He has the same problem with the food his daughter prepares. “Jeez,” he jokes with his friends, “Nobody knows how to cook anymore!” Morton enjoys staying active despite his advanced age.

Answer the following questions:

1. What are some ways in which regular exercise are benefiting him?
2. What can Morton’s friends do during their weekly golf outings to help accommodate for his hearing loss?
3. Explain why Morton is likely complaining about the taste of food, including some possible root causes for this perception.

Answer 1

1. Some ways in which regular exercise are benefiting Morton are:

1. Improving mental health and mood.

2.  Making him active.

3. Exercise produce Endorphins which act as stress relievers making him happy and satisfied.

4. IT lowers the level of stress Harmones.

5. Swimming daily reduces the risk of obesity.

6. Increases flexibility mobility and balance which contribute to better posture and improved strength.

7. Helps in maintaining strong social ties.

2. What can Morton’s friends do during their weekly golf outings to help accommodate for his hearing loss?

A. By minimizing or eliminating background noise.

B. By lowering their voice at the end of a sentence.

C. By using hands and facial expressions when they are speaking.

D. By Speaking at a normal speed, not too quickly or too slowly.

E. By Speaking more loudly – but never yell.

3. Explain why Morton is likely complaining about the taste of food, including some possible root causes for this perception.

A. Morton is complaining about the taste of food because his taste buds lost their sense, As taste bud cells are replaced every week or two, but after age 50, these cells begin to lose their sensitivity and ability to regenerate.

B.POSSIBLE ROUTE CAUSE FOR HIS PERCEPTION-was External Ear infection.