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Jenny has just come back from a visit with her parents. She is always happy to see how physically and socially active her parents are; she is happy they are aging so well. However, she has mentioned to Robert that she has noticed her dad often has to ask her to repeat herself. She is wondering if Robert has noticed it and if he thinks it might just be that David isn't paying attention to the conversation like he used to do. Jenny also noticed that her dad likes to take a nap in the afternoon. This is new behaviour for him, and she is concerned that there may be something wrong. You are a student nurse who is visiting the Brant-Lu home with a midwife, who is caring for Jenny. Your role is to provide health information and clarify any questions the family may have, within your current knowledge level.
Answer the following questions based on the information you have about the family, and your knowledge from today's class.
1. Consider the theories on aging, discussed in today's class. Apply two of the theories to David and Sandra. Discuss how this may help you, and the family, understand the current circumstances in the Lu home.
2. Consider Jenny's concern about her dad's hearing. Based on the information from today's class, develop a response to Jenny about her concern. Consider the following: is this an expected change for his age? What might be some of the reasons for his need to have comments repeated? Should David be sent for a hearing test? Should David be sent for a cognitive assessment?
3. If you were visiting David and Sandra, consider how you might approach the subject of potential hearing loss with them. What might you need to when you speak with them?