Religion and Coping in Late Life

Case Presentation

Mrs. D is a 78-year-old widowed woman who recently moved in with her daughter, Mrs. F. Mrs. D comes to see Dr. R for a check of her blood pressure and diet-controlled diabetes. Dr. R has been caring for Mrs. F for many years and is pleased to meet her mother. He finds that unlike her daughter, Mrs. D is considerably more critical of his office staff, waiting time, and the cold temperature of his office. When he brings up the fact that her blood pressure is elevated to 150/100 mm Hg and her finger stick blood glucose is nearly 300 mg/dL, Mrs. D takes notes and asks f...