Assignment: Educating Older Adults
Grand Canyon University
Write a 500-750-word essay on the influence patient education has in health care
using the experiences of a patient. Interview a friend or family member about that
person's experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list
of questions. Suggested interview questions:
1. Did a patient education representative give you instructions on how to care
for yourself after your illness or operation?
2. Did a health care professional, pharmacist, nurse, doctor, or elder counselor
advise you on your medication, diet, or exercise?
3. Who assisted you at home after your illness or operation?
4. Do you know of any assistance services, i.e., food, transportation,
medication, that would help you stay in your home as you get older?
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions
in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to
LopesWrite.