Quality Of Life Interview Summary: Lifestyle
Individuals are part of the mainstream community life and live, work, and play in integrated communities. OKAY.
Your Notes:
Mr K is a 68-year-old living in New York suburbs and lives in a three bedroom two bathroom houses with his wife, son and three grandsons. Previously, he worked as a high school instructor teaching statistics. Notably, Mr K has been attending church and social functions such as cultural festive, among others.
Individual’s lifestyles reflect their cultural preferences. OKAY.
Your Notes:
Mr K communicates with English, which is primarily the ethnic dialect. His family appears to respect his clothing preferences and Christian beliefs. “I attend church on Sunday with my grandsons, and my son respects my clothing designs.”
Individuals are independent and productive. OKAY.
Your Notes:
Mr K does not receive any support from social security. He explains that “I repair computers, and configure electronic devices. Recently, I personalised a decoder, and received $ 100.”
Individuals have stable living arrangements. OKAY.
Your Notes:
Mr K invites his family for dinner, concerts, or movies. He feels that “they give me space, and I am pleased I find out what I need to.” Mr K thinks that he has control over the daily routine, foods he chooses to eat, and activities he wishes to participate.
Individuals are comfortable where they live. OKAY.
Your Notes:
Mr K feels that he wants to be in and out of the living room, and around people. On some days, he spends the day on the rocking chair, watching T.V. and resting. He explains that “the flat is “spacy”, and my grandsons help me carry out basic chores.”
Children live in homes with families. Needs Follow Up.
Your Notes:
Mr K feels that children should stay with their biological parents, rather than grandparents. He thinks that the grandsons offer valuable support. However, he suggests that “like most people, their parents offer better support.”
Suggestions that would make things better:
It is apparent that Mr K can benefit from joining support groups of retired teachers. He could converse with other individuals, share his concerns and fears; and receive ideas on how to make life better. Also, he could gain more clients for his electronics repair business.
