StoryJones

Healthy, independent and living alone.

Mr. Jones is 72 years old and has been very independent his whole life. His wife died last year and now he lives alone in his three-bedroom, two-story house. His children live about an hour away from his home. He drives and is able to manage his own affairs. He is still active in his community and enjoys seeing his grandchildren regularly. Mr. Jones has arthritis in his hands and shoulders, which makes it difficult for him to change the storm windows, mow the lawn, rake leaves and shovel the snow.

What is Mr. Jones’ best option for getting his chores done? (select all that apply)

A. Call his church to see if they have volunteers who could assist him with these chores
B. Sell his home and move into a nursing home
C. Consider moving into a smaller condo or apartment, which might include home maintenance services
D. Continue to do the best that he can and avoid asking others for assistance