He is also elderly, so most of the time they need help with some things. Based on this screening tool, I will ask the following questions:●Are you able to walk?●Do you use an assistive device such as a cane or walker?●Does someone live with you?●Do you have stairs at your house or apartment complex?●Does your disability affect your ability to perform ADLs or housework?ReferencesBall, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2015). Seidel's guide to physical examination(8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.Deck, L., Akker, M., Daniels, L., DeJong, E. T., Bulens, P., Tjan-Heijnen, V. L., Van Abbema, D.,& Buntinx, F. (2015). Geriatric screening tools are of limited value to predict decline in functional status and quality of life: results of a cohort study. BMC Family Practice, 16(30), 1-12. Retrieved fromWu, R. R., & Orlando, L. A. (2015). Implementation of health risk assessments with family health history: barriers and benefits. Post Grad Medical Journal, 91 (1079), 508-513. Retrieved from
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