Reference no: EM133396985

Question: Aradhana George Russo is a 72 years old female of Indigenous origin. She is 4 feet and 6 inches in height and her weight has been fluctuating (mostly downwards) recently. She married a man who immigrated to Canada from Italy when she was 30 years old, and lived most of her life off of reservations, having left home at 24 years of age. They had two sons together, who both live nearby.

Aradhana has become physically frail over the last 10 or so years due to multiple illnesses and health problems.

First, she was diagnosed with hypertension, and shortly thereafter she experienced a "mild heart attack". Over the last few years, her blood sugar has been unstable and she was prescribed Metformin by her physician. She also changed her diet and these two things seem to be having their intended impact in recent months. However, she has leg ulcers that do not seem to be healing well and are exacerbated by the slightest pressure or knock. She lost her appetite steadily over a two-month period and complained of abdominal discomfort at the same time. This resulted in her going through investigations and tests, which detected a tumor in her colon. She had surgery to remove the tumor two weeks ago.

Since returning to the residence, she has been experiencing periods of disorientation and confusion intermittently during the day.

Her family visits her frequently, especially on weekends. She gets along well with other residents and has always been patient with those who have dementia diagnoses.

Provides 4 specific examples of potential health promotion strategies with a clear link to the case study (Suggestions for appropriate health promotion strategies)

All 4 health promotion strategies are culturally inclusive in relation to the case study (Attention to family, culture and spiritual needs are specifically addressed.)