The client is a 58-year-old, single, African American female who lives in a two-bedroom apartment in a suburban neighborhood. She is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), hypertension, glaucoma, and depression. The client has a history of vision problems and recently had a third surgery on her eyes due to retina concerns. She uses a rollator to assist with mobility due to a lack of coordination and an unsteady gait. The client reports a history of falls and reports she fell recently. The client reports she is very weak, so it took her over six hours to get up after her fall. The client administers medications independently. She administers prescribed injections twice a week to control symptoms of her MS. The client is prescribed daily eye drops to relieve pressure in her eyes. The client lives independently and does not require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) or with managing medications. She is unable to drive herself to medical appointments and often misses them. Due to declining health, the client is no longer able to work. She has insurance through the Marketplace. Due to monthly insurance premiums, high deductibles, and copayments, the client is often unable to purchase medications. The client applied for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Medicaid but she was denied. The client has applied for disability through the Social Security Administration (SSA) and is awaiting a decision. The client’s support system includes her 19-year-old daughter who is a sophomore in college and lives in a neighboring state. The client’s next-door neighbor and a member from her church occasionally transport her to medical appointments. However, both parties are employed full-time. Public transportation is limited in her area. The client receives a modest pension payment of $1,308 dollars monthly. She has been encouraged to consider moving to a senior apartment, but she is very independent and refuses. The client has several medical appointments next month. She is scheduled to visit her neurologist, primary care physician (PCP), and ophthalmologist but is unsure how she will get to the appointments
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