Understanding Dependence and Independence

An elderly woman struggles to lift a small bag of groceries because she looks:

• Energetic and lively

• Strong and confident

• Frail and weak

• Independent and able

After breaking his leg, Jake couldn’t leave his bed because he was:

• Mobile and active

• Immobile and unable to move

• Busy and working

• Independent and strong

Mrs. Carter hasn’t left her bed in weeks due to a serious illness. She is:

• Bedridden and dependent

• Resting and healthy

• Exercising frequently

• Forgetful and careless

Emily walked into a classroom she’d never seen before and didn’t know where she was. She felt:

• Excited

• Confident

• Confused

• Independent

Sam started living alone, earning his own money, and making his own decisions. He is:

• Dependent on his parents

• Independent

• Forgetful about his responsibilities

• Incontinent

Tom often leaves his keys at home and forgets where he parks his car. He is:

• Forgetful

• Focused

• Independent

• Bedded

Due to a medical condition, Grandpa struggles to control his bladder. He is:

• Independent

• Incontinent

• Frail

• Confident

Lila struggles to see things written on the board unless she sits in the front row. She is:

• Confused

• Independent

• Shortsighted

• Deaf

Anna needs to use sign language to communicate because she is:

• Deaf

• Forgetful

• Bedded

• Independent

Why does your grandmother always ask for help carrying groceries?

• She’s energetic and healthy.

• She’s frail and can’t lift heavy things.

• She’s confident and independent.

• She’s forgetful about her groceries.