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In this written assignment, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts about how to deliver client-centered culturally competent care and work collaboratively with others.

The Case of Mrs. G.
Mrs. G. is a 75 year old Hispanic woman who has been relatively well all of her life. She had been married for 50 years and had five children. Her children are grown with families of their own. All but one of her children live in other states. Mrs. G.'s husband passed away last year, which was devastating for her. She had been very close to him and relied upon him for everything. He was "the life of the party" she always said and was a loving and caring man. Since his passing, Mrs. G. has continued to live in the house they shared for 35 years. In the last month, Mrs. G. has fallen twice sustaining injuries, though minimal. Her home health nurse comes weekly to check in on her. Mrs. G. likes her very much and wishes she could come more often. Mrs. G.'s daughter who lives in the next town over, has been worried and decided with the urging of her siblings and the doctor to start looking for an assisted living facility for her mother. She found one last week and talked with the Director who said she would be happy to help in whatever way was best. The daughter decided to tell her mother that it was time for her to move, so she can be cared for and be safe. When she told her mother, Mrs. G. cried and said, "This will not happen ever. I plan to stay in this house of loving memories for the remainder of my life."

In 3 - 4 pages answer the following questions:

How would you best describe Mrs. G.'s feelings about her life, her family, her traditions, and her future?

Did Mrs. G.'s response to her daughter surprise you? Please explain your answer.

In what way do you believe her culture might be influencing her decision?

If you were Mrs. G.'s daughter what would you say to her that shows you are caring and have compassion for her situation? What nonverbal communication would support that level of communication?

Suppose Mrs. G. stands firm about not leaving her house. What resources and collaborations might be available and helpful so the daughter and other healthcare providers can keep her mother safe and make the most effective decision?

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Lets touch on the main points of this scenario.Mrs.G is a representative of aged people. I understand that she is in her mid seventies and has been 50 years of succesful marriage.After their children separated and found their own life, these aged couple were living together depending,helping,loving and caring each other.They must have had great time together and he was a kind of man who loves and cares his wife.So I believe she has some good memmories pertaining to the relationship with her husbant and that house.

Mrs.G's Response to her daughter is not a surprise at all.Here we need to understand that they both were living in their house for long and all feelings of their life they experienced is in the setting of that house only.She might be feeling secured or feel the presence of her loving husband or doesnt wanna go away from the place where his memmories exists.This is a very common feeling of aged people who lost their partner.

If we place ourself in the position of Mrs.G's daughter and see this situation, I think we should value the emotions of that old lady and find a solution without hurting her feelings. As Mrs.G had gave birth and brought up 5 children, she should not have end up in a situation to live alone after the death of her husband.Either one of the children to be willing to move to the house where Mrs.G is living.It is primarly a responsibility of children and will be a great support to the mother in her needs.

Mrs.G has history of fall. It is a age related issue and it is more likely to happen again.As Mrs.G stands firm about not leaving the house,the children should find another way to protect her.This problem can be solved either by appointing a fulltime home care nurse or by any of the children move to parent's house.

Hope the points discussed would help.

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