Mr. T has moderate levels of hearing and visual impairment. His nurse wants him to enter adult foster care, but Mr. T insists that he will continue living alone in his own home
In this situation, what is the most important variable in providing care? A) Mr. T's preference
B) Mr. T's self-care capacity
C) Mr. T's physical limitations
D) Mr. T's socioeconomic level
A
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Individualization must be practiced to match the unique needs of the individual with specific services. Although older individuals' capacities and limitations must be assessed, of greatest importance are their preferences.
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