Case Study: Lorenz Lorenz had never planned to live anywhere except his family home, where he raised his three children and enjoyed the great outdoors. Last month when he was hospitalized and subsequently discharged to a nursing home, Lorenz could only think about the current hunting season and the camaraderie he was missing from his fellow deer club members. Since becoming a widower, when his high school sweetheart and spouse Rosemarie died 10 years ago, Lorenz had put on too much weight and neglected regular doctor's appointments. His two daughters, who reside in other states, contact him regularly by phone. Lorenz's now retired only son lives nearby and works the family farm, but he is out of touch concerning his dad's health and health-care needs. The shock of learning about his worsening diabetes and metastasized cancer is causing Lorenz and his family much emotional distress. Lorenz doesn't understand the words all the physicians and nurses are using--palliative care, slow medicine, and advanced directives--and he can no longer bear weight, transfer independently, or take steps. It appears that Lorenz might be released to the home of his oldest daughter, a retired nurse, and hospice care will be put in place if he can show improvement in his activities with the physical therapists. Using this week's reading as a guide, please answer one of these questions 1. How might social workers communicate with Lorenz and his children, as future plans are considered? Want Professional Help?