Elderly Interview Paper
Lisselot Mesa
Elderly Interview with Mrs. G
Geriatrics
Ms. Georgia De La Poza
7/7/2014
Mrs. G was chosen for a formal interview, the purpose of this interview was explained before she signed the consent form. The meaning of OT and the role of OT in wellness was discussed with her. The interview was scheduled at her son’s home in the living room for approximately one hour. She was seen at 5pm in the afternoon.
According to the Quality of Life Index for Adults 1997, Mrs. G is experiencing some difficulty within the domain of physical health and pain. Mrs. G stated that she was unable to do some activities such as climbing more than one flight of stairs and walking several blocks. Mrs. G stated that her pain level is moderately …show more content…
Mrs. G is a 68 year old African American female born in Independence, Louisiana in 1946. She is currently living in her own single floor home with her husband. She has two children but both live out of the area, even though her children aren’t in the area, she has a very good family and friend support network. She attended Merritt College for nursing and worked as a nurse for 30 years. Mrs. G is now a retired nurse and her husband a retired air traffic controller. Mrs. G enjoys shopping, attending church, traveling and cooking for friends and family. She states that she loves to dance salsa but she hasn’t gotten around to go dancing because she hasn’t found the time. Mrs. G is currently in good health and is able to carry out functional task without assistance. Her history of illness include thymus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hysterectomy, appendicitis and diabetes. Mrs. G is currently taking daily medications for her cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin and on occasion pain meds for her Arthritis on the neck and C4-5 herniated disc. Mrs. G states that she may skip a day of medication because she
Elderly Interview with Mrs. G
Geriatrics
Ms. Georgia De La Poza
7/7/2014
Mrs. G was chosen for a formal interview, the purpose of this interview was explained before she signed the consent form. The meaning of OT and the role of OT in wellness was discussed with her. The interview was scheduled at her son’s home in the living room for approximately one hour. She was seen at 5pm in the afternoon.
According to the Quality of Life Index for Adults 1997, Mrs. G is experiencing some difficulty within the domain of physical health and pain. Mrs. G stated that she was unable to do some activities such as climbing more than one flight of stairs and walking several blocks. Mrs. G stated that her pain level is moderately …show more content…
Mrs. G is a 68 year old African American female born in Independence, Louisiana in 1946. She is currently living in her own single floor home with her husband. She has two children but both live out of the area, even though her children aren’t in the area, she has a very good family and friend support network. She attended Merritt College for nursing and worked as a nurse for 30 years. Mrs. G is now a retired nurse and her husband a retired air traffic controller. Mrs. G enjoys shopping, attending church, traveling and cooking for friends and family. She states that she loves to dance salsa but she hasn’t gotten around to go dancing because she hasn’t found the time. Mrs. G is currently in good health and is able to carry out functional task without assistance. Her history of illness include thymus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hysterectomy, appendicitis and diabetes. Mrs. G is currently taking daily medications for her cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin and on occasion pain meds for her Arthritis on the neck and C4-5 herniated disc. Mrs. G states that she may skip a day of medication because she