An Introduction to Community Health 7th Edition by James McKenzie,Robert Pinger,Jerome Kotecki

Exercise 17

Interview a retired person over the age of 65. In your interview, include the following questions. Write a twopage paper about this interview.
What are your greatest needs as an elder?
What are your greatest fears connected with aging?
What are your greatest joys at this stage in your life?
If you could have done anything differently when you were younger to affect your life now, what would it have been?
Have you had any problems getting health care with Medicare? If so, what were they?
Do you have a Medigap policy? If so, has your Medigap policy been worth the cost?
In what ways are you able to contribute to your community in retirement?
Are there any barriers to seeking volunteer opportunities in your community? What do you think about paid part-time work in retirement?