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Essay Instructions: I just need you to create an interview here is the questions and the person has to be 65 years of age. Here is the instructions from the teacher .


ELDER INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Select a person to interview who is at least 65 years young. This does not have to be a health care professional and can be a member of your family if you wish.
ALWAYS COMPARE YOUR WORK TO THE GRADE RUBRIC PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR WORK
-read permission provided
-use the questions provided and submit
-review the summary provided, complete, and submit

Your written work is due according to the date announced by your instructor.
Helpful interview techniques are included.

INTERVIEWING FORMAT

Introduce self and purpose of interview.

Read permission form to the individual to be interviewed.

Be aware of yourself and the interviewee:
Gestures
Posture
Voice tone and rate of speech
Distance between you and interviewee

Questions concerning what, how, when, and where sustain the interview; those asking why may be difficult to answer.

Questions requiring a yes or no answer may inhibit flow of conversation, e.g., Are you satisfied with your health care? Instead you might ask, What has your health care been like?

Avoid judgment, e.g., That is good or That is bad. Rather, Did you feel that was O.K. or not O.K.?

When you feel it is time to bring closure to the interview, state something like: I have only a few more minutes, is there anything else you would like to talk about?

Always give your elder some feedback about what you have learned in the interview and ask in what way the interview has been useful or helpful to them.

Thank the person for sharing their time and their views.

Set up a specific time for the next interview and inform them of the focus of the next interview.

Do not share addresses or phone numbers or go to the home of a stranger.

If the person is willing ask them to sign the Interview Permission Form. If they seem reluctant explain that it is for their protection but they have a right not to sign. It will be necessary in that case to explain that you are not capable at this time of giving advice related to health but if they have a specific problem you will find a resource for them.

Summarize the interview according to guidelines on Summary of Visit with Elder form.

In the event an immediate problem is encountered with the interviewee contact your instructor as soon as possible for assistance.


PRACTICAL POINTERS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION WITH THE ELDERLY

Valerie L. Remnet, R.N., M.S.W.


1. Because the elderly person has decreasing energies to cope with the tasks of everyday living, the visitor may have to invest proportionately more energy into the visit.

2. The visitor needs to pace the visit according to the elderly person?s fluctuating energy levels and physical conditions.

3. Sensory decrements have to be considered. Communication can be maximized if the visitor sits 1 to 2 feet from the person and faces him directly. Avoid having the older person facing a window or lamp because such bright light can put an additional strain on weakened eyes.

4. The use of touch can be a meaningful communication bridge.

5. Avoid information overload by: speaking slowly; using short sentences; dealing with one thought at a time; and asking for feedback to be certain meaningful communication has taken place. The elderly person needs 15% more time to respond.

6. Enhance the person?s feelings of self esteem by both encouraging his maximum participation and acknowledge his role of being an authority on aging. He is the product of his total life experiences and he is the only one who knows what these experiences have been. His past plays a significant part in current functioning.

7. Importance of choices express confidence in the person?s ability to make choices and follow through.

8. Motivation to participate in an activity will be increased if: A) an older person is intrigued by a task rather than perceiving it as just busy work; B) the role or activity conveys the message that you are important; C) there is a possibility of forming meaningful relationships.

9. The use of reminiscence is an effective tool in linking relevant past events to present situation.

10. Some elderly do not have the strength to cope with the confusion of bureaucracies. So if necessary, be an advocate. Connect the elderly person with appropriate resources in the community.



Here is the questions that I have to make to the elder person




Your Name: Date:
Place of Meeting: In the elder house.

Time:

Elder?s Age: Sex:

1. Description of the interview (include impressions, general reactions, and feelings about your first visit):











2. Identify one communication barrier:








3. Describe your perspective of the clients; response to the interview:








4. State any practical pointers you utilized when communicating with your client:





GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING A LIFE HISTORY

CHILDHOOD GROWING UP:

1. What is your first memory from your childhood?

2. What is your most vivid historical memory?

3. What did your parents make you do that you hated doing?

4. What did you use to do in the evening?

5. What do you remember about going to school?


YOUNG ADULTHOOD:

1. What was life like as a young adult who was dating? What kinds of things did you do on a date?

2. (if married) What do you remember best about your wedding ceremony or wedding day?

3. How many children?

4. What was it like to be a parent? Was parenting different than it is today?

5. What is your occupation? If you had it to do over again, would you pick that profession?


LATER ADULTHOOD:

1. Do you have parents or grandparents that were immigrants? If so, from where?

2. Is there someone in your life with whom you can have a close, warm relationship?

3. Do you feel your living arrangements are satisfactory?

4. Have you had to adjust your standard of living since retiring?

5. What do you do to keep your health?

6. How often do you have contact with your children and grandchildren? Other relatives?

7. What do you let your grandchildren do that your children could not do?

8. Do you have any hobbies or ever collected anything?


9. Have you ever played a musical instrument?

10. What is your strongest asset?

11. What is the best gift you?ve ever received?

12. What is the most extravagant thing you?ve ever done?

13. What are you most proud of having done?

14. What is the most important rule you?ve lived by?

15. Who has had the most influence in your life and how?

16. What would you still like to do that you haven?s done yet?

17. Best advice for today?s youth?

END OF INTERVIEW