What resources would mr. johnson need currently

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Case: Mr. Johnson is a 75-year old African American male who is readmitted to the hospital for heart failure for the fourth time in the past year. He has a history of atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes with peripheral neuropathy. His other diagnoses include hypertension, low ejection fraction, and hyperlipidemia. A year ago he had a suspected transient ischemic attack with no recurrence. His wife of 56 years just died 6 months ago after a massive stroke. He has a daughter who live approximately 45 minutes away. She has 2 children ages 7 and 11, and a full-time job as a CPA (certified public accountant). Mr. Johnson's medications include: warfarin, aspirin, Lasix, glyburide, gabapentin, Elavil, and atorvastatin.

Question 1: How do you see the Mr. Johnson's ADL score impacting his/her ability to live independently and engage with friends, family, and the larger society?

Question 2: What resources would Mr. Johnson need currently, or in the future to age in place?

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