GERIATRIC NURSING PLAY

SCRIPT Scene 2 – Assessment of Physical Risk

TOPIC #1 Factors
Title: “Safe Steps: A Fall Risk (Nurse Lea asks Lolo Andres to walk.)
Home Visit”
Main Characters: Nurse Lea:
Nurse Lea – A compassionate and observant home Lolo Andres, halika po maglakad lakad po tayo.
health nurse Maglakad po kayo hanggang doon po sa dulo, tas lakad
po pabalik dito po sa akin. (Lolo Andres walks
Lolo Andres – An 80-year-old widower living alone,
slowly, slightly limping.)
with mild mobility issues
Mara – Lolo Andres’ concerned granddaughter
Nurse Lea:
Scene 1 – Initial Home Visit: Fall Risk Hmm, para pong hindi niyo ginamit yung isa niyong
Assessment paa, masakit po ba kapag naglalakad po kayo?
(Nurse Lea knocks and is let in by Lolo Andres.)
Lolo Andres:
Nurse Lea: Oo iha… sumasakit ang tuhod ko kapag malamig sa
umaga. Minsan din nahihilo ako kapag tumatayo ng
Good morning po, Lolo Andres! Andito po ako para
mabilis.
po sa scheduled health check-up and safety
assessment po ninyo.
Nurse Lea:
Lolo Andres: Orthostatic hypotension po iyon. Isasali po natin yan sa
care plan ninyo. Kailangan niyo na rin po ng cane or
Ay, good morning hija. Pasok ka. Mag-ingat ka lang
walker.
kasi medyo madulas ang door mat namin.

Scene 3 – Educating Family Members

Nurse Lea: (notes hazard)
(Later, Mara arrives to visit her grandfather.)
Thank you for the reminder po. Actually, parte po
iyan kung ba’t ako nandito— para po tingnan ang
tahanan niyo kung may mga bagay na makakasanhi Mara:
na pwede kayong maaksidente. Hi Nurse Lea., Okay lang po ba si Lolo?

(Takes out a checklist and begins assessing the home Nurse Lea:
environment—rugs, lighting, stairs, etc.) He’s doing okay, pero there are some fall risks at
home. I recommend securing the rugs, adding grab
Nurse Lea (to self): bars sa banyo, at paki sigurado din na ang daanan
Madulas na doormat, medyo madilim ang paligid, papuntang banyo ay may maliwanag na ilaw.
walang mga grab bars… moderate fall risk.
Mara:
Sisikapin ko po na sundin lahat ng sinabi ninyo.
Salamat po!

Nurse Lea:
At pakipa-alala si lolo na wag magmamadaling
tumayo, at sabihan na gumamit ng cane o walker for
assistance, kapag nahihirapang maglakad.
 End Scene – Narrator (Optional)
Scene 4 – Implementing Nursing Narrator (Voiceover):
Interventions Every year, 1 in 4 older adults experiences a fall. But
(Nurse Lea returns the following week.) with regular assessments, home modifications, and
nursing interventions, we can reduce risks and protect
the lives of our elders. Safe steps begin with us.
Nurse Lea:
Wow, Mara! Wala na yung door mat dito, at
lumiwanag din bahay ninyo! Sinunod mo nga mga TOPIC #2
sinabi ko sa iyo! Title: "Sundowning Support:
Reassurance and Connection in
Mara: Geriatric Care"
Opo, sinunod ko po lahat ng sinabi niyo, at binilhan
ko rin po si lolo ng cane para po di siya mahirapan. Characters:

Nurse Lea (to Lolo Andres): Nurse Lea – compassionate, calm, and empathetic
Very good lolo! Ngayon po mag walk test po tayo ulit caregiver
gamit po yung cane ninyo.
(Lolo walks with more stability.) Lola Cora – elderly woman in her early 80s who is
experiencing sundowning, where her confusion
Nurse Lea: intensifies as evening approaches.
Very good po Lolo Andres! Ngayon po mag e-
ehersisyo po tayo ng inyong mga paa. Scene 1 – Managing Sundowning:
Reassurance and Emotional Support
for Dementia Patients
Scene 5 – Final Evaluation and [Scene opens in a cozy hallway. The sun is starting to
Encouragement set. Nurse Lea notices Lola Cora walking around with
(Weeks later, during a follow-up visit.) her purse, looking worried.]

Lolo Andres: Nurse Lea (approaches calmly): “Hi Lola Cora,

where are you going po?”
Hindi ako natumba ni isa simula nung huli kang
andito! Mas nag-iingat na ako ngayon at araw-araw
kong ginagamit itong cane na to. Lola Cora (anxious): “I need to go home. My children
are waiting! It’s getting dark. They might be hungry.”
Nurse Lea:
I’m very proud of you po. Fall prevention po ay Nurse Lea (smiles gently): “I understand, Lola. It’s
tungkol po sa awareness, preparation, and family evening now, and it can feel confusing sometimes. But
support. Ginagawa po ninyo nang mabuti ang mga you’re safe here.”
sinasabi ko!
Lola Cora (worried): “No… I forgot to cook dinner.
Mara: My kids will cry.”
Thank you, Nurse Lea. Tinulungan po ninyong
maging ligtas si Lolo Andres. Nurse Lea (soothing voice): “Lola, remember? Your
children are all grown up now. Ana and Miguel—
right?”
Nurse Lea:
Teamwork! Ang fall prevention ay hindi lamang
applicable sa hospital, kundi pati sa pamamahay. Lola Cora (pauses, unsure): “Yes… Ana has long
hair. Miguel wears glasses.”
 Nurse - patient's main point of contact for daily care,
Nurse Lea: “That’s right po. They love you very serving as the patient's advocate.
much. Ana even visited last week, remember?”
Elderly Patient (Mr. Santos) - Late 70s, a patient
Lola Cora (sits slowly): “She did? I… I don’t underlying frustration due to his inability to remember
remember well.” or manage his medication properly.

Nurse Lea (sits beside her, opens a photo album): Scene 1 – Pharmacological Evaluation
“Let’s look at this together. Here’s Ana during her and Intervention
graduation. You told me she became a nurse too!” Nurse: Good morning, Mr. Santos. I’m here to check
your medicines. You are taking many pills, so we want
Lola Cora (smiles faintly): “Oh, yes. She said I to make sure they are safe.
inspired her.”
Patient: Yes, sometimes I get confused about which
Nurse Lea: “She’s proud of you, Lola. Just like we one to take.
are. And dinner is almost ready. You don’t need to
cook today.” Nurse: That’s okay. This is called medication
Lola Cora (relaxes): “Okay… Maybe I just got reconciliation. We will check if anything is wrong or
confused.” needs to be changed.
(Shows medicine list)
Nurse Lea (offers hand): “That’s alright po. It
happens sometimes in the evening. But you’re not Nurse: Are you feeling dizzy, weak, or have stomach
alone. Come, let’s eat dinner together.” pain?

[They walk slowly to the dining area. The lights are Patient: Yes, sometimes I feel dizzy after I take the
warm, and soft music plays.] white pill.

Narrator voice-over: “Sundowning can cause Nurse: That may be a side effect. I’ll tell the
confusion and fear in older adults. Gentle reassurance, pharmacist.
familiar routines, and kind communication can help (Pharmacist enters)
calm their minds.”
Pharmacist: We’ll talk to your doctor. We may need
to remove or change that medicine.
Topic #3
Title: Polypharmacy Nurse: Here is a simple medicine chart. It shows when
and how to take your pills. We will also explain it to
Management in a Geriatric your daughter.
Patient
Patient: Thank you. That will help me a lot.
Setting: Hospital room
(Narrator’s Script): In this scene, we will show how a
Characters: nurse helps an elderly patient who is taking many
medicines. This is called polypharmacy. The nurse will
Pharmacist Nurse - well-informed healthcare check the medicines, teach about side effects, and work
professional who bridges the gap between medication with the pharmacist. The goal is to keep the patient
management and patient care. safe and make sure he knows how and when to take his
pills. Let's watch how the nurse, patient, and
pharmacist work together.
 by herself. The nurse checks the skin and turns the
Topic #4 patient every 2 hours to prevent bedsores, also called
pressure ulcers. The nurse will also talk about food and
Title: Pressure Ulcer Prevention lotion to keep the skin strong and soft. This is very
in a Bedridden Geriatric Patient important in long-term care.

Setting: Long-term care facility

Topic #5
Characters:
Title: Person-Centered End-of-
Life Care in a Terminally Ill
Nurse - primary caregiver
Geriatric Patient
Setting: Quiet hospital room
Elderly Patient - late 70s frail elderly patient who
has limited mobility and needs assistance with daily
care. Characters:

Scene 1 – Pressure Ulcer Prevention Nurse - provides comfort care to the patient.
and Skin Integrity Management
Patient - an extremely weak 80-year-old patient who is
Nurse: Hello, Lola Maria. I’m going to check your physically weak and in need of comfort and peace.
back and hips now. We want to make sure your skin
is okay. Daughter - emotional support for the patient, dealing
with the difficult reality of her loved one’s imminent
Patient: Okay, hija. Sometimes I feel pain on my passing.
back. Nurse: Let me look.
(Lifts blanket gently) Scene 1 - Palliative Care Intervention:
Comfort and Peace for End-of-Life
Nurse: There’s no redness — that’s good. But we
need to turn your body every 2 hours to stop wounds. Chaplain Nurse: Good evening, Ma’am. Your father
(Gently turns patient on her side) is resting now. He is not in pain. We gave him
medicine to help him feel calm.
Nurse: We’ll also place this pillow under your back
to help you stay comfortable. Do you drink enough Daughter: He told me before; he doesn’t want
water and eat protein foods like eggs or fish? machines or CPR.

Patient: Sometimes I don’t feel like eating. Nurse: Yes, we are following his "advance directive".
No more aggressive treatment. Just comfort and peace.
Nurse: Food helps your skin stay strong. I’ll ask the
dietitian to give you soft, high-protein food you like. Patient (weak voice): Thank you... I just want to rest
now.
Patient: Thank you, nurse.
Nurse: We’re here with you. You are not alone.
Nurse: You’re welcome. I’ll also apply some lotion
now to keep your skin from getting dry. Daughter: Can someone pray with us?

(Narrator’s Script): In this scene, we will see a Nurse: Yes, I’ll call the chaplain.
nurse caring for an elderly patient who cannot move (Chaplain enters)
 Good morning, Nanay Pilar! Ako po si Nurse Carla.
Chaplain: Let us pray together for peace and Andito po ako para tulungan kayong maging malakas
strength. You are surrounded by love. at independent kahit po may arthritis kayo.

Nurse: We are here for both of you. If you need Nanay Pilar:
anything, just press the call button. Ay naku, hija… ang tuhod ko ay parang kinakalawang
na bakal, Hindi nga ako makakalakad sa kusina nang
(Narrator’s Script): In this scene, the patient is very hindi nakahawak sa pader.
sick and near the end of life. The nurse gives comfort
care, not treatments to prolong life, because this is Nurse Carla:
what the patient asked for. The nurse also talks to the Naiintindihan ko po. But let’s start small. Ang goal po
daughter and calls the chaplain for prayers. This kind natin ay tulungan kayong maglakad nang hindi po
of care is called person-centered end-of-life care. The masyadong iniinda ang sakit ~ paunti- unti.
goal is to give peace, respect, and support to both the
patient and the family. Nanay Pilar:
Sa tingin mo, pwede pa ba yun mangyari sa edad kong
ito?
TOPIC #6
Title: “Step by Step: Nurse Carla:
Empowering Independence in Opo naman po Nay Carla. Kaya po natin to.
Osteoarthritis” Tutulungan ko po kayo!
Setting: Home and community health center

Scene 2 – Empowerment Through

Characters:
Education
(Nurse Carla sits with Nanay Pilar, showing a diagram
Nurse Carla – A home health nurse focused on (picture) of knee osteoarthritis.)
geriatric care
Nurse Carla:
Nanay Pilar – A 78-year-old woman with
Nakikita niyo po ba ito, Nanay? Ang joint pain niyo po
osteoarthritis in both knees
ay ang cartilage ninyo na unti unting nagagasgas o
numinipis. Pero ang good news ay—makakatulong po
Marco – Nanay Pilar’s grandson ang paggalaw-galaw ninyo para po maprotektahan po
natin ito.
PT Jen – A physical therapist
Nanay Pilar:
Narrator (optional) – For scene transitions and Gumalaw? Maglakad? Sumasakit nga!
educational messages
Nurse Carla:
Scene 1 – First Home Visit: Opo, pero dahan dahan. Ang regular activity po ay
Understanding the Patient tinutulungan ang joints na dumulas at ang muscles para
maging malakas. Kapag po kasi umuupo nang matagal
(Nurse Carla enters Nanay Pilar’s living room. Nanay at lumalala po ang sakit.
Pilar sits on the sofa, rubbing her knees.)
Nanay Pilar:
Nurse Carla: Kailangan ko paring gumalaw at maglakad kahit hindi
ko gusto? Kahit masakit na?
 Nurse Carla:
Nurse Carla: Perfect po! Gawin po natin ang “stand, breathe, step”
Yes, po. Hindi po ninyo kailangan na tumakbo sa technique. Remember po—posture straight, eyes
marathon. All you need to do is stretching lang po, forward, slow and steady.
maglakad-lakad kahit kunti.
(Nanay Pilar walks slowly using her cane.)
Scene 3 – Physical Therapy
Collaboration Nurse Carla:
(PT Jen visits the home. Nurse Carla introduces her to Very good, Nanay! Tingnan niyo magagawa ng
Nanay Pilar.) katawan niyo kung may cane kayo?!

Nurse Carla: Nanay Pilar:

Nanay, si PT Jen po pala. Siya po ang tutulong Parang lumalakas na nga ako iha!
sainyo. Tutulungan niya po kayong mag ehersisyo na
kaya ninyong magawa kahit nasa bahay lang kayo. Scene 5 – Community Reintegration
and Confidence Building
PT Jen:
Subukan po natin ang chair stretches at leg lifts nay. (Weeks later, at a small barangay event. Nanay Pilar
Tutulungan ko po kayong gawin ang mga yon walks around with confidence using her cane.)

(They start exercises while seated. Nanay Pilar Nurse Carla:

hesitates at first but follows through.) Woah nanay Pilar, tingnan niyo kayo! Nakakaproud
naman po kayo!
Nanay Pilar:
Oh! Hindi naman pala masakit! Nanay Pilar:
Salamat iha, sumasayaw pa nga ako kanina. May
PT Jen: arthritis man ako pero di ko naman yung hahayaan na
Tama po yan! May progress po dapat. yun ang ikasisira ng buhay ko.

Nurse Carla: Marco:

Iyan na po ang unang hakbang nay, ginagawa niyo na. Si lola na nga po gumagawa ng sarili niyang umagahan
Empowerment po tawag jan! eh!

Scene 4 – Encouraging Safe Mobility Nurse Carla:

and Assistive Devices Yun po ang goal, Nanay—living with independence
and dignity. Mabuting halimbawa po kayo sa iba.
(Marco, the grandson, is watching as his grandmother
tries to walk without help.) Narrator (optional):
Empowering older adults with osteoarthritis means
Marco: more than just medication. It means building
Lola, kailangan po ninyo ng tulong? confidence, promoting safe movement, and respecting
their will to live fully.
Nanay Pilar:
Gusto ko munang subukan sa cane na binigay ni Final Message (Voiceover or on Screen):
Nurse Carla. "Mobility is not just movement, it’s freedom.
Empowering our elderly starts with belief, education,
and support."
 it. Second, when you feel the urge, try to hold it for a
few minutes. And third, do Kegel exercises—tighten
Topic #7
like you’re stopping the pee, hold 5 seconds, then
Title: “Comfort and Confidence: relax. Do it 10 times, 3 times a day.”
A Nurse’s Visit”
Setting: Morning, in a quiet home or clinic. Lola Maria (smiles): “Kaya ko ‘yan. Thank you,
Nurse!”
Characters:
Narrator voice-over: “Bladder training helps restore
Nurse Jamie - a compassionate and knowledgeable control and confidence. With patience and support,
healthcare professional, focused on providing older adults can live more comfortably.”
effective care and support to older patients.

Lola Maria (78 years old) - an elderly woman TOPIC #8

dealing with the challenges of aging, including Title: Addressing Malnutrition in a
urinary incontinence, a condition that causes her Geriatric Patient
embarrassment and hesitation.
Characters:
Scene 1 - Non-Pharmacological
Approach to Urinary Incontinence in
Nars Liza – Home health nurse
Older Adults
[Scene opens in a quiet room. Nurse Jamie sits beside
Lola Maria.] Lola Sabel – 84 taong gulang, may osteoarthritis at
dysphagia
Nurse Jamie: “Good morning, Lola Maria! How are
you feeling today?” Maya – Apo ni Lola Sabel, primary caregiver

Lola Maria (hesitant): “I’m okay… but sometimes I Dra. Riza – Dietitian
can’t hold my urine. I feel shy about it.”
SLP Marco – Speech-language pathologist (SLP)
Nurse Jamie (smiling warmly): “That’s okay po.
Many older adults go through this. Let’s work on a
plan.” Scene 1: Nursing Assessment at
Pagtukoy ng Malnutrisyon at
Nurse Jamie (gently asks): “How often do you pee?” Dysphagia

Lola Maria: “Around 7 times a day, and 3 at night.” Setting: Bahay nina Lola Sabel

Nurse Jamie: “Do you drink coffee?” (Kumatok si Nars Liza at binuksan ni Maya ang pinto.)

Lola Maria: “Every morning.” Maya:

Magandang umaga po, Nars Liza. Nandito na po kayo.
Nurse Jamie: “Okay po. I suggest we try bladder
training.” Nars Liza:
Magandang umaga rin, Maya. Kumusta si Lola Sabel?
Nurse Jamie (explains quickly): “First, go to the
bathroom every 2 hours—even if you don’t feel like
(Makikita si Lola Sabel na kumakain ng lugaw, pero Magandang araw po, Lola. Susubukan lang po nating
napansin ni Nars Liza na paulit-ulit siyang umuubo.) alamin kung anong consistency ng pagkain ang ligtas
para sa inyo.
Nars Liza:
Lola, napansin ko po na parang nahihirapan kayong (Pinakain ni Marco ng tubig, sabaw, at mashed banana
lumunok. Madalas po ba ‘yang ubo tuwing si Lola habang inoobserbahan ang paglunok.)
kumakain?
SLP Marco:
Lola Sabel: May silent aspiration po si Lola sa manipis na likido.
Oo iha… parang nai-stuck ang pagkain dito sa Iminumungkahi ko pong gumamit ng thickened liquids
lalamunan. Minsan naluluha pa ako sa pag-ubo. at mechanical soft foods. Ituturo ko rin po kay Maya
ang chin tuck technique para maiwasan ang aspiration.
Nars Liza:
Ingat po tayo, Lola. Posibleng dysphagia ‘yan. Maaari Dra. Riza:
po kayong ma-aspirate, o malunok ang pagkain sa Sa nutrisyon po, gagawa tayo ng meal plan na mataas
baga imbes sa tiyan. Nakikita ko rin pong medyo sa calories at protina pero madaling nguyain at lunukin.
pumayat kayo mula noong huling bisita ko saiyo. Pwede po ang mashed kalabasa, soft scrambled eggs,
at malapot na sopas. May supplement din po kung
kailangan.
(Kinuhanan ni Nars Liza ng timbang si Lola at
tinignan ang oral intake.)
Maya:
Nars Liza: Ay salamat po! Madalas na po talagang ayaw kumain
ni Lola. Minsan takot siyang mabulunan.
Maya, kailangan po natin ng tulong mula sa dietitian
at speech therapist. Baka kailangan palitan ang
consistency ng pagkain ni Lola at ituro ang tamang Nars Liza:
paraan ng paglunok. Simula ngayon, kakain po si Lola sa upuang may
sandalan, hindi nakahiga. Hindi rin po siya dapat
Maya: humiga agad pagkatapos kumain—minimum 30
minutes po.
Sige po. Kahit ano para kay Lola.

Scene 2: Interdisciplinary Lola Sabel:

Collaboration at Personalized Care Salamat sa inyo. Hindi ko alam na pwede palang mas
Plan maging madali ang pagkain. Sana bumalik ang lakas
ko.
Setting: Follow-up visit sa bahay
Topic #9
(Dumating sina Dra. Riza (Dietitian) at Marco (SLP) Title: Respecting Cultural Beliefs
kasama si Nars Liza. Nakaupo si Lola Sabel sa sala.) in the Care of an Elderly Muslim
Male with Chronic Illness
Nars Liza: Setting: Hospital
Lola, kasama ko po ngayon sina Dra. Riza at SLP
Marco. Tutulungan po nila tayo para mas ligtas at Characters:
masustansya ang pagkain niyo.
Mr. Ahmed – A late 50s patient in the hospital who is
SLP Marco: receiving medical care for respiratory condition. He is
a practicing Muslim.
Nurse Mia - a compassionate, attentive, and [Dr. Santos enters the room]
culturally sensitive nurse who is assigned to care for
Mr. Ahmed. Dr. Santos: Good morning, Mr. Ahmed. We’ll
continue monitoring your lung function and make sure
Dr. Santos - attending physician overseeing Mr. your breathing stays stable. And if you’d like, we can
Ahmed’s treatment. also reach out to an imam or provide a quiet space for
your family’s spiritual support.
Scene 1: Holistic Patient Care:
Integrating Spiritual and Medical Mr. Ahmed: Thank you both. I feel well cared for not
Needs in Treatment [Scene: Hospital Room, just physically, but spiritually too.
mid-morning]
Topic #10
Nurse Mia (gently knocking): Assalamu Alaikum, Title: Physical Abuse (Pisikal na
Mr. Ahmed. Good morning. May I come in?
Pang-aabuso)
Setting: Home visit ng community nurse
Mr. Ahmed: Wa’Alaikum missalam. Yes, come in,
Nurse.
Characters:
Nurse Mia: I just wanted to check your vitals, but I
noticed you were preparing for your morning prayer. Nurse Clara - mapagmalasakit, mabilis kumilos, at
Would you like me to come back once you’re propesyonal na nurse na nagsasagawa ng mga regular
finished? na home wellness check para sa mga matatandang
pasyente.
Mr. Ahmed: Yes, just a few minutes. I appreciate
your patience. Ginoong Raymond - 82 taong gulang na
nangangailangan ng regular na home wellness check
dahil sa kanyang edad at kalusugan.
[Nurse returns after a few minutes]

Scene 1: "Pagkilala at Pagsusuri sa

Nurse Mia: All done with your prayer, Mr. Ahmed?
Pang-aabuso sa Matatanda: Isang
Pagbisita at Ulat sa Proteksyon
Mr. Ahmed: Yes, thank you for giving me that time. [Kumatok si Nurse Clara sa bahay ni Ginoong
Raymond at pumasok.]
Nurse Mia: Of course, sir. Also, we’ve adjusted your
medication schedule so that it doesn’t interfere with Nurse Clara: Magandang umaga po, Ginoo. Dito po
your prayer times. And your meals are Halal-certified, ako para sa inyong regular home wellness check.
no pork or alcohol-based ingredients. Kumusta po ang pakiramdam ninyo?

Mr. Ahmed: That’s very thoughtful. Thank you for Ginoong Raymond (medyo kinakabahan): Ayos
respecting my beliefs. lang naman… medyo masakit lang katawan ko kasi
nadapa ako nung isang araw.
Nurse Mia: If you feel more comfortable with male
staff for certain procedures or hygiene care, we can Nurse Clara: Ay, naku. Saan po kayo nadapa? May
make those arrangements too. sugat po ba kayo?

Mr. Ahmed: I would appreciate that. Modesty is Ginoong Raymond: Sa kusina raw. Nabunggo lang.
important in our faith.
[Napansin ni Nurse Clara ang malalalim na pasa sa
braso ni Ginoong Raymond at may hiwa sa may Nurse Jenna - masigasig, maaalalahanin, at
kilay.] propesyonal na nurse na nagsasagawa ng mga regular
na check-up at nagbibigay ng pangangalaga sa mga
Nurse Clara: Sir, parang hindi pangkaraniwang pasa matatandang pasyente.
po ito para sa simpleng pagkakadapa. May nag-
asikaso po ba sa inyo pagkatapos niyo madapa? Ginang Evelyn - 78 taong gulang, biyuda na
nakakaranas ng emotional at financial abuse mula sa
Ginoong Raymond (iwas ang mata): Wala na. Sabi kanyang anak.
ng pamangkin ko, ayos na raw.
Nurse Jenna: Hello po Ms. Evelyn! Napansin ko po
Nurse Clara (mahinahon ang tono): Ginoo, na hindi niyo nakuha ang mga gamot niyo nitong
importante pong malaman namin kung may nang- nakaraan. May problema po ba?
aabuso sa inyo. Ligtas po kayo sa akin. Kung may
nananakit o nananakot, kailangan ko po itong ireport Ginang Evelyn (nakayuko): Medyo gipit po kasi
para maprotektahan kayo. kami. Anak ko na po ang humahawak ng pera namin.
Sabi niya kailangan naming magtipid.
Ginoong Raymond (mahinang boses): Minsan…
napapasigaw at nadidiinan ako ng pamangkin ko Nurse Jenna: Ah, naiintindihan ko po. Pero
kapag stress siya. Pero hindi naman niya sinasadya. naipapaliwanag po ba sa inyo kung saan napupunta ang
Siguro pagod lang. pera niyo?

Observations ni Nurse Clara: Hindi tugma ang Ginang Evelyn: Hindi masyado. Kinuha niya na ang
kwento sa injuries May takot si lolo sa caregiver. ATM ko nung isang buwan. Sabi niya para daw ‘di ako
Halatang may dinaramdam pero ayaw magsumbong magastos. Pero minsan wala na po akong makain.

Actions ni Nurse Clara: Nag-document ng mga Nurse Jenna (nag-aalala): Ginang Evelyn, natatakot
obserbasyon, injuries, at sinabi ni lolo. Tumawag sa po ba kayong magsabi sa anak niyo kung may
Adult Protective Services (APS) bilang mandatory kailangan kayo?
reporter. Nag-report din sa supervisor. Nag-refer kay
lolo sa social worker para sa follow-up at posibleng Ginang Evelyn (mahina ang boses): Oo. Kasi mabilis
paglipat sa mas ligtas na lugar. Nagbigay ng siyang magalit. Sinasabi niyang pabigat na raw ako.
impormasyon kay lolo tungkol sa kanyang karapatan
at mga pwedeng lapitan. Halimbawa ng Pagtawag sa
APS: "Hello po, ito po si Nurse Clara mula sa Observations ni Nurse Jenna: May signs ng
Jefferson Community Health. Naka-home visit po ako emotional abuse: takot, guilt, isolation. Financial
kay Mr. Raymond, 82 years old. May mga pasa at abuse: walang access sa sariling pera, kulang sa
sugat siya na hindi tugma sa dahilan niya. Ayon sa pagkain. Halatang payat at financially withdrawn
kanya, minsan nagiging marahas ang pamangkin niya.
Naka-document po ito at kailangan po namin ng Actions ni Nurse Jenna: Nag-document ng maayos at
agarang assessment." detalyado ang sinabi at kondisyon ni Ginang Evelyn
Nag-report sa APS para sa suspected abuse. Nag-refer
Scene 2: Emotional and Financial sa social worker at nutrition services. Nagbigay ng
Abuse (Emosyonal at Pinansyal na safety resources at contact numbers para sa legal aid at
Pang-aabuso) counseling. Nag-follow-up para tiyakin ang kaligtasan
at access sa basic needs. Halimbawa ng Report:
Setting: Community Health Center – check-up
"Magandang araw. Ako po si Nurse Jenna mula sa
appointment
Barangay Health Center. May pasyente po ako na 78
years old, si Ginang Evelyn. Wala siyang access sa
Characters: sariling pera at nawawalan ng pagkain dahil sa anak
niyang may control sa finances niya. May signs din
ng emotional abuse. Humihingi po ako ng agarang
follow-up."