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                                                                                                                          Francis Sullivan is a 68-year-old retired nurse. She likes to


                                                                                                                          spend her afternoons cooking and baking new recipes to surprise

                                                                                                                          her grandchildren with. Unfortunately, Francis suffers from

                                                                                                                          rheumatoid arthritis, which makes it difficult to uses certain

                                                                                                                          kitchen appliances.




                                                                                                                          Demographic





                                                                                                                          Age: 68

                                                                                                                          Location: rural

                                                                                                                          Job status: retired

                                                                                                                          Health status: Francis has rheumatoid arthritis in her hand which

                                                                                                                          affect her daily life tremendously, tasks which may be easy for

                                                                                                                          most may be a struggle for Francis.





                                                                                                                          Frustrations




                                                                                                                          Finds it difficult to use some appliances in the kitchen.

                                                                                                                          Dexterity problems.

                                                                                                                          Hands swells and are in pain.





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