Develop a hypothetical scenario of an elderly person seeking services. The scenario will be at least 200-400 words and include:
A summary of your client’s financial status, retirement benefits received, such as pension, social security, other financial assistance
Describe the client’s living arrangements, i.e. did they sell their home and move into an apartment, are they living with adult children, do they still live in their home
What is the client’s social status? Is this person married, divorced, widowed, etc. Is this person actives in their community or not?
Why the client decide to seek counsle?
If you choose a condition such as dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, consider that you may be working with the family member more so than the client. After your summary, address the following in an additional 800-1000 words (1000-1400 words total):
What suggestions would you share with your client to help improve the quality of life?
What recommendations would you make to your client related to securing and advancing finances, maintaining an active status in the community, and dealing with changes in family and/or living arrangements?
Summarize two methods/models from the text you would use to help your client?
Name one best practice to help your client improve and/or maintain their financial status and assimilate to their living and/or family structure changes.