Mary is a 60-year-old woman who lives alone in the Midwest and works full time. Mary has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but so far is able to manage it with medications and lifestyle. Her parents Steve and Joan (ages 88 and 85, respectively) live in Florida in their own home. When they moved to Florida more than 20 years ago there were many retired couples nearby, but the neighborhood is changing and has more working class families with young children now. Many of their old friends and neighbors have died or moved. Joan had a stroke several years ago and has right hemiparesis. Joan can do most of her own ADLs with minimal assistance; however, Steve helps her with showering and dressing. He also helps with all Joans IADLs, and does all the cooking, laundry, driving, shopping and managing finances. Mary talks with her parents several times each week. She has noticed that her dad seems depress
ed and his short-term memory has gotten worse. She is concerned about his ability to continue to care for her mom, take care of household tasks, and pay bills. Mary has broached the possibility of having Steve and Joan move to a retirement community near her, but her dad insists that he and Joan are managing just fine. Mary is concerned about their health and safety, but she doesnt know what to do.
Answer the questions 1-3 and 5 associated with that scenario with at least 250-300 words but no more than 400 words and use references, in APA format, to support your answers.
1-What are some issues with long-distance caregiving?
2-What are some resources that Mary could access to get assistance in helping her aging parents?
3-How might smart technology be able to help Mary and her parents?
5-As a health care professional, what are your biggest concerns about Mary, Steve, and Joan? What assessments would you recommend?