Problem: Mr. and Mrs. Smith are an older adult couple who have been married and have lived together in the same 2-story home for over forty years. Mr. Smith has lost his prior social contact with coworkers with his retirement, and he has developed depression, which he has been self-medicating with alcohol. Mrs. Smith, who has extensive osteoporosis, fell down a flight of steps and required extensive surgery and prolonged hospitalization. Mrs. Smith has also been the primary caregiver for her husband and reports that he has fallen frequently at home. The couple's two children live 2,000 miles away. Though they provided extensive support during Mrs. Smith's injury and rehabilitation, they have since backed off, and she has resumed caring for Mr. Smith.
Talk about why this is a social problem that can be addressed best by a biopsychosocial approach to help this couple be safe in their home. Need Assignment Help?