CASE REPORTS
Introducing Posters around the Home to Give older Adults Living Alone a Sense of Security:
A Case Study
2022 Volume 72 Issue 1 Pages 91-95
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2022 Volume 72 Issue 1 Pages 91-95
The subject, Ms. A, a woman in her 80s who lived alone, was evaluated as “Needs Care Level 1”. She felt anxious because she was concerned about accidentally starting a fire. She also found it difficult to reach her emergency contacts and keep track of visitors. To address these issues, she was provided support in the form of posters. These posters had eye-catching and calming designs and were hung in her living space. They gave Ms. A a sense of security. This is likely because (1) the posters were hung in a way that suited her living space, the flow of her movements, and her line of sight, and (2) the designs were chosen to match her preferences. We report this case with the hope that this intervention will be useful for other older adults who live alone.
