Question

Student Activity 6-2

Complete the following case scenarios based on the information provided in chapter 6 Long Term Care Services - BASICS OF THE U.S. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM - Nancy J.Niles 4th. Your answer must be IN your opinion.

Real-Life Applications: Case Scenario One

You have been concerned about your grandmother recently. Yesterday, she left the stove on when she went out to the grocery store. Your grandfather has been chronically ill for years, and she is his main caregiver. She regularly visits her primary care provider who has told her that her memory loss is nothing more than old age. You decide to research long-term care options for your grandparents.

Activity

Discuss three long-term care options and the disadvantages and advantages for each option.

Case Scenario Three

You are interested in the concept of CCRCs as an option for your parents.

Activity

Perform research using the text and Internet. Locate a CCRC in your geographic area and develop a summary report regarding this type of long-term care living option.

Case Scenario Four

You have been assisting your elderly neighbors with grocery shopping and small repairs around the house. However, you are moving to another state and are worried about who will take care of them. You are very interested in the Village Movement as an option to provide support in the community.

Activity

Doing research using the text and the Internet, locate a Village Movement and summaries report. Be sure to include costs and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of long-term care service

Answer 1