A 78-year-old woman with COPD and degenerative arthritis affecting her lower back and legs says she cannot exercise. She stays at home and has someone deliver her food and other necessities. What would be an appropriate intervention?
a. Suggest that she accept her limitations and live as best she can
b. Explain to her the importance of exer-cise—even for someone with her limitations. Suggest that she use a walker or wheelchair, pace herself slowly, and use oxygen if necessary, but to try to get out, go to the market, and interact with people
c. Suggest that she consider moving to an as-sisted living facility
d. Both B and C
D
Giving concrete suggestions on how to live better at home and function independently while getting some exercise is appropriate. Suggesting that she think about an assisted living facility where she may have help as needed but maintain independence is also appropriate. Many assisted living facilities also have scheduled and age-appropriate exercise programs.
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