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Explanation & Rationale
• Functional improvement: A primary goal of physical and occupational therapy is to restore or enhance the client’s ability to perform daily tasks independently. Evaluating progress in mobility, self-care, and activity tolerance directly reflects whether interventions are successful. • Quality of life: In cases of prior neglect, it is essential to assess not just physical recovery but the client's overall well-being. This includes emotional satisfaction, engagement in meaningful activities, and restored autonomy, all of which impact long-term health outcomes. • Cognitive status: While relevant due to early-stage dementia, the client's baseline mental status is already established and appears stable. It is not the main outcome focus in this follow-up evaluation. • Psychological assessment: May be warranted in some cases, but there is no indication here of acute mental health concerns. Broader indicators of well-being like quality of life are more appropriate. • Financial security: Important in elder care planning but not directly related to evaluating the effectiveness of the current therapeutic and support interventions.