5N2770: Case Study Michael Murphy is a 76 year old man, He suffers from arthritis in his hands and knees, high blood pressure, anxiety: Care Skills, OC, Ireland

Case Study Michael Murphy is a 76 year old man. He suffers from arthritis in his hands and knees, high blood pressure, anxiety and has a history of a minor stroke. He hasn’t seen his GP in 2 years and gets his prescription from the receptionist in the surgery every 3 months. He has been on the same medication for 2 years.

He often gets confused about which medications he needs to take and at which time. He lives alone in a house that he rents from local county council in a large estate in the town. The state sees a lot of anti- social behaviour and this frightens Michael. His wife died 6 1/2 years ago. He cries whenever she is discussed in conversations.

He does not have any other family living near him. His two sons are married with children and both live a significant distance away. His house is two storied with an upstairs bedroom. It has a large garden which becoming overgrown and inaccessible to Michael.

He has lost of weight on the last 4 years and may now be under weight. He eats tea and toast mostly as he cannot cook. Michael does not have any aids or appliances to help him in his home.