1. Mrs Holt, 85 years old, has been admitted to acute care following a fall resulting in a fractured femur. She is a widow and lives alone with her three cats for company. a) What aspects would you...

1.    Mrs Holt, 85 years old, has been admitted to acute care following a fall resulting in a fractured femur. She is a widow and lives alone with her three cats for company.

a) What aspects would you consider in preparation for her discharge?  In your answer consider what the discharge planning process includes and who is involved. (100 words)
b) Research and discuss a minimum of three (3) services that are available to assist the older person with maintaining social contacts within your local area. (100 words)


2.    Mrs Munyarryun, 67 years, has been retired from her work for two years. She rings for advice about urinary incontinence, a problem she has experienced over the last 6 months.

a) What might have triggered urinary incontinence?  (100 words)
b) What would you include in your advice? (100 words)