Elderly Interview Research Paper
Elderly Interview
(Setting of interview: age, former occupation, who else is present for interview; physical description of individual, including use of glasses, hearing aides, canes.)
Elderly interview taking place in Mohave Valley, AZ at his son’s home. He occupies a bedroom, when he comes to visit. The environment is clean and neat in appearance. Very comfortable environment and no friends or family members are present at this time. There are two family dogs that walk about the home freely. He is enthusiastic to begin the interview, and inhibits a happy and intellectual disposition.
Mr. Darmody is a 71 year old man who lives in Palm Springs, CA. He is visits the tri-state area each month to visit family members. He appears alert and oriented, and is enthusiastic as we begin the interview. His hair is naturally …show more content…
Darmody when asked about his former occupation states, “I am still working, and I contribute my good mental and physical health to it”. Furthermore, he states he has multiple occupations ranging from modeling to bartender and banquet server in Palm Springs, CA, which he has been doing since he was in his early 20’s.
(Your relationship to the individual and communication techniques you attempted to use.)
I have briefly visited Mr. Darmody while visiting the home for dinner parties, usually he is his way to an event or activity. I have always been aware of what an active and intellectual individual Mr. Darmody appeared to be. I attempted this interview as a face-to-face interview. Due to Mr. Darmody’s decreased hearing function, I spoke clearly and kept good eye contact with him. I listened to Mr. Darmody, showing both care and interest. Mr. Darmody’s communicated using a “leveling manner”, he appeared confident throughout and with self-esteem. Facial expressions, body language and tone of voice all matched. He appeared honest and open, enjoying pausing for a moment before answering each
(Setting of interview: age, former occupation, who else is present for interview; physical description of individual, including use of glasses, hearing aides, canes.)
Elderly interview taking place in Mohave Valley, AZ at his son’s home. He occupies a bedroom, when he comes to visit. The environment is clean and neat in appearance. Very comfortable environment and no friends or family members are present at this time. There are two family dogs that walk about the home freely. He is enthusiastic to begin the interview, and inhibits a happy and intellectual disposition.
Mr. Darmody is a 71 year old man who lives in Palm Springs, CA. He is visits the tri-state area each month to visit family members. He appears alert and oriented, and is enthusiastic as we begin the interview. His hair is naturally …show more content…
Darmody when asked about his former occupation states, “I am still working, and I contribute my good mental and physical health to it”. Furthermore, he states he has multiple occupations ranging from modeling to bartender and banquet server in Palm Springs, CA, which he has been doing since he was in his early 20’s.
(Your relationship to the individual and communication techniques you attempted to use.)
I have briefly visited Mr. Darmody while visiting the home for dinner parties, usually he is his way to an event or activity. I have always been aware of what an active and intellectual individual Mr. Darmody appeared to be. I attempted this interview as a face-to-face interview. Due to Mr. Darmody’s decreased hearing function, I spoke clearly and kept good eye contact with him. I listened to Mr. Darmody, showing both care and interest. Mr. Darmody’s communicated using a “leveling manner”, he appeared confident throughout and with self-esteem. Facial expressions, body language and tone of voice all matched. He appeared honest and open, enjoying pausing for a moment before answering each