Intellectual need- he forgets to take his medication

Emotional need - finds it hard to trust

Social need- he needs to rebuild social connections and relationships

* Healing fractured hip: Requires ongoing physiotherapy and pain management. The hip will take 4-5 more weeks to heal, indicating a need for continued medical care and rehabilitation.

* Mobility: He is mobile with a walking frame, but this indicates a need for assistive devices and potentially home modifications to ensure safe movement.

* Nutrition: Malnutrition indicates a need for dietary support, potentially including meal planning, assistance with grocery shopping, or meal delivery services.

* Hydration: Dehydration suggests a need for monitoring fluid intake and ensuring access to fluids.

* Suitable Housing: His damp cottage with no downstairs toilet is unsuitable for his current physical condition and long-term needs. He needs a safe, accessible living environment.

Intellectual Needs:

* This isn't explicitly stated, but we can infer a need for:

* Information and education: He needs to understand his medical conditions, treatment plans, and available resources.

* Cognitive stimulation: Maintaining mental acuity through activities, social interaction, or hobbies.

Emotional Needs:

* Bereavement: He is struggling with the loss of his wife, indicating a need for grief counseling or support groups.

* Depression: Diagnosed with bereavement depression and on antidepressants, highlighting the need for ongoing mental health support and monitoring.

* Trust and Connection: He finds it hard to ask for help but has built some trust with ward staff, indicating a need for continued emotional support and building relationships.

* Independence: He wants to live independently, suggesting a need to explore options that maximize his autonomy while providing necessary support.

Social Needs:

* Social Isolation: He has become socially isolated since his wife's death, indicating a need for social interaction and connection.

* Family Support: His son lives in Australia, limiting family support. He needs to explore alternative social support networks.

* Community Engagement: Difficulty reaching shops due to bus route issues suggests a need for improved access to community resources and services.

fractured hip

socially isolated

dislocated hip

Intellectual

Forgetful

Emotional

Lonley

Social

no close family

Malnutrition

Physical Needs

• Support with daily activities (washing, carrying items, managing medications).

Intellectual Needs

• Learning how to live more independently with support systems in place.

Emotional Needs

• Building trust with carers and health staff.

Social Needs

• Reducing isolation (opportunities to socialise, join community groups, day centres, or clubs).