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Learning Goal: I’m working on a nursing project and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.Assignment #1: Aging In Place & TransportationRead the following vignette about Jack & Lynn and based on your readings & research, answer questions a-e.Note: Please pay special attention to c, d & e as these are the sections that will require the most effort (and yes, I want you to select a location such as your hometown and find the actual answers for that location as if you were the ones who would be helping Jack & Lynn locate the necessary resources).Jack, a retired teacher and Lynn, a former part-time salesperson, are both in their late seventies and have been married for 53 years. Since their marriage, Jack and Lynn have lived in their own home in (select your location) MN. They have 3 children who are grown, the closest one living over 45 minutes away. Jack has just been diagnosed with macular degeneration and is no longer able to drive. Lynn, who sometimes has difficulty walking even short distances due to her arthritis, has never obtained a driver’s license. (a) What is your initial prognosis for Jack and Lynn’s ability to remain at home?(b) What, if any, barriers do you see to keeping them at home?(c) What transportation options can you find in their area (the location you selected) that might help them be able to age in place in their home? (List the options & any conditions/requirements/fees etc. associated with them.)(d) Describe the method(s) you used to find these options? What did you do to find them? How easy/difficult was it to locate sufficient options?(e) Evaluate the options you found (list pros and cons) and suggest which you think would work best for Jack and Lynn (explain why you chose this option for Jack and Lynn).(f) Finally, reevaluate your initial prognosis for Jack and Lynn’s ability to remain at home. Has it changed? If so, how/why?
Requirements: 2 days