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Our Lady's Nursing Home Arthritis Case Study
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Mary is 58 years old and has recently been put into full time residents at Our Lady's Nursing Home. Mary's husband passed away last year and has one daughter who lives in the city. Her daughter was not able to take care of her mother due to her demanding job as a doctor, so she decided to put her mother into care taking in mind that her mother has been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis which requires Mary to have full attention and as her daughter is unable to be around all the time it would be the best idea. Mary has been to the doctor recently in relation to pain and stiffness in her neck and lower back and it causes her discomfort. Mary's mother had a history of arthritis. Overtime Mary has stated to have spinal mobility and problem in her posture while sitting and sleeping causing her pain. Mary has also gained weight over the last few months because of the medication she's on. In her spare time …show more content…
Mary's husband passed away last year and has one daughter who lives in the city. Her daughter was not able to take care of her mother due to her demanding job as a doctor, so she decided to put her mother into care taking in mind that her mother has been diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis which requires Mary to have full attention and as her daughter is unable to be around all the time it would be the best idea. Mary has been to the doctor recently in relation to pain and stiffness in her neck and lower back and it causes her discomfort. Mary's mother had a history of arthritis. Overtime Mary has stated to have spinal mobility and problem in her posture while sitting and sleeping causing her pain. Mary has also gained weight over the last few months because of the medication she's on. In her spare time Mary likes to knit and watch television in the common room. Mary has problem bending over and getting dressed and feels lonely at times. Case
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