Ms. Wong, an 84-year-old lady, is admitted to an orthopedic ward after a fall. She has been frequently admitted to the Hospital: Masters in Gerontology Assignment, NTU, Singapore

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Ms. Wong, an 84-year-old lady, is admitted to an orthopedic ward after a fall. She has been frequently admitted to the Hospital. She has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia and is currently on treatment and her condition is not well controlled. She consults the doctor at
her nearest Polyclinic. However, she does not follow up regularly.

1. Discuss the pathophysiological changes of osteoporosis and sarcopenia and _ their consequences leading to Ms. Wong’s frailty and how it has affected the overall health status of Ms. Wong. ivfAuvi WAG | L ww “\ alle nn (10 marks) yo
2.  Conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment on Ms. Wong and identify her care needs? cs (30 marks)
3.  Upon discharge, Ms. Wong’s refused to go to a Nursing Home.’The team discharged her to herown home. A referral was made for Ms. Wong to be managed by the Senior Activity M Centre, located at the void deck of her HDB flat.