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After conducting the interview with my grandmother; I feel like I learned a lot from her and about her life. I see my grandmother in a whole new light and really understand why she is the person she is. I really enjoyed interviewing my grandmother she made it a lot of fun and was willing to share about her life and feelings. She makes me not scared to age even though she fears aging. An insight I gained from her was to just be strong through all situations and you always have family to rely on. The interview impacted my attitude on aging in a positive way. Everyone ages and it is a part of life, you just have to take care of your body and mind. My values have stayed the same since I have always highly valued my family and religion. My expectation of aging also has not changed, just like my grandmother said moisturizer is key and she has made me use moisturizer since I was sixteen.

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What, if anything, would you have done differently in your life?

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What, if anything, would you have done differently in your life?

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"I would have waited to get married and to have kids. I got married at nineteen had my first baby at twenty and shortly after had my second baby at twenty one. We rushed our lives so fast and wished we would have taken time to travel and be just the two of us after getting married. "

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What’s the most difficult thing that ever happened to you? How did you deal with it?

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What’s the most difficult thing that ever happened to you? How did you deal with it?

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"The most difficult thing that has happened to me was recently when my house flooded and we had to gut the whole place and redo the whole house. It was really stressful but we handled it well and are still in the process of fixing the house up."

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What’s your most cherished family tradition? Why is it important?

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What’s your most cherished family tradition? Why is it important?

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"Christmas Eve is my most cherished family tradition, due to all the family coming together and celebrating in true Hungarian style."

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If you could go back to any age, which age would it be and why?

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If you could go back to any age, which age would it be and why?

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"I would go back to my prime at twenty-three. But I would skip having children so young. I enjoyed being twenty-three and going out with friends and my sisters. We were on a volleyball team and just had a lot of fun."

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If you live another 20-30 years, what will you do? Do you want to live another 20-30 years?

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If you live another 20-30 years, what will you do? Do you want to live another 20-30 years?

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"If I live for another 20-3o years I will just relax, travel and gamble. I really do not want to live for another 20-30 years due to aging. I do not want to be a burden on my family and experience health issues."

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How should a person prepare for old age? Is there anything you wish you’d done differently?

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How should a person prepare for old age? Is there anything you wish you’d done differently?

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"Moisturize constantly. Prevent wrinkles anyway you can. They will come out of no where. There really is no way to prepare for older age other than mentally preparing yourself. Work out keep yourself healthy. I wish I would have started to moisturize young and took better care of my back."

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What things are most important to you now? Why?

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What things are most important to you now? Why?

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"What is most important to me now is my family, home and pets. My family is rock. My home is where I raised my children and watched my grandchildren. My house is home to my children and grandchildren. My pets are also important to me because they are like family. My dog keeps us safe and is a loving goof ball. Each one have played an important role in my life."

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"I trust and depend on my children and you. My husband and I also trust and depend on each other, but know you, your mother and uncle are there to help us when needed."

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"I like to get out and hike with my dog. I also enjoy wine festivals and going to the casino."

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Do you have any special sayings or expressions?

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Do you have any special sayings or expressions?

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"I always say mind over matter. Your mind is stronger than you give it credit for. Even if you can control outside matters you can control how it affects you."

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Have you ever had any nicknames as a child or as an adult? Where did they come from?

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Have you ever had any nicknames as a child or as an adult? Where did they come from?

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"My one nick name came from my father and it was frog. He called me frog due to my glasses I had wear. After he passed away, you have been the one to call me frog. I used to hate it but now love it."

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How are your children like you? Unlike you?

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How are your children like you? Unlike you?

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"My children are very bull headed and suborn like me. And, are unlike in the way that they are serious and no as outgoing."

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How did you meet your spouse? What did you like about him/her?

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How did you meet your spouse? What did you like about him/her?

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"I met your grandfather while I was working as a secretary at my fathers truck company. He came in looking for a job and we talked for a while. There was just an instant spark and we never lost it. I liked how he was funny and made me feel beautiful."

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What is the best thing about being a parent? A grandparent?

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What is the best thing about being a parent? A grandparent?

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"The best part of being a parent and grandparent is watching the person you raise become their own person. Each one of you have your own personality and goals so far from each other. It has been wonderful to see each on of grow up and see how much you are like your grandfather and I."

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"What makes me proud of my children is that they are so hard working. They both have messed up in their lives but have been able to turn it around and make so much of themselves from their mistakes. "

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Who was more strict: your mother or your father? Do you have a vivid memory of something you did thatyou were disciplined for?

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Who was more strict: your mother or your father? Do you have a vivid memory of something you did thatyou were disciplined for?

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"My father was constantly on the road, so it was my mother who was the strictest. Being that I am the oldest of seven she expected me to help take care of all the other kids. The one time all the girls and her were in the bathroom after getting baths. She got mad I was not sitting still as she brushed my hair. She smacked me on the head with the hair brush and yelled at me Slovakian."

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Did you have any heroes or role models when you were a child?

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Did you have any heroes or role models when you were a child?

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"My grandmother was role model. She raised five children, instilled religion and love in each one. I always wanted to be like her."

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What did you want to be when you grew up?

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What did you want to be when you grew up?

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"I always wanted to be a model. I even went to modeling school. That dream did not last long and your great grandfather had to drive up to New York City to get me!"

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What frustrations do you have with technology?

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What frustrations do you have with technology?

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"I really do not have nay frustrations. When I have issues I just ask one of my grandkids and they figure out the problem with my phone."

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How does this technology help you maintain your life or enhance your life?  

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How does this technology help you maintain your life or enhance your life?  

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"This technology helps me keep in touch with my family, look at the weather, and directions."

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What type of technology do you use in your daily life?  

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What type of technology do you use in your daily life?  

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"I normally just use my cellphone at home to keep in touch with my family. At work I use my computer."

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When you were receiving healthcare, do you remember the communication being effective?  How could the communication from the healthcare team been improved?

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When you were receiving healthcare, do you remember the communication being effective?  How could the communication from the healthcare team been improved?

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"I remember always being told what was going on and being in the loop. I feel like the doctors could have been more willing to talk to my husband on my treatments.

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What memories do you have from the hospitalization?

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What memories do you have from the hospitalization?

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"My surgery was twenty years ago. I remember being in the hospital for a couple of days and then i got to go home."

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How do you feel about transitioning into older age?  Which transition has been the most difficult?

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How do you feel about transitioning into older age?  Which transition has been the most difficult?

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"To be honest I do not see myself as 'old'. For me transitioning is body changes and the way people see you. For me it has just been the treatment from people. The most difficult transition for me so far has been trying to find clothes I like."

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Have you been hospitalized or received healthcare for a significant health issue?

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Have you been hospitalized or received healthcare for a significant health issue?

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"When I was in my forty's I had to have a complete hysterectomy, due to endometriosis. Because of this I never went through real menopause."

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How did you respond when you experienced ageism?

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How did you respond when you experienced ageism?

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"When people call me Ma'ma I always say I am not a Ma'ma but that is sweet. It makes me feel older than I am. When the worker told me the shirt was too young for me I still bought it and face-timed you. You reassured me that even though I am now sixty-one I can still wear the clothing that I like. Age does not define how you feel about yourself or your body"

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Have you experienced ageism either personally or through society/the media?

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Have you experienced ageism either personally or through society/the media?

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"I personally do not have social media accounts. I have had experiences in person with ageism. People tend to call me ma'am and once at a store a worker told me shirt was to young for me."

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How do you feel about being sixty- one? Did you think you would make it this far or do you see yourself getting older?

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How do you feel about being sixty- one? Did you think you would make it this far or do you see yourself getting older?

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"It is still hard for me to wrap my mind about being sixty-one. I do not feel sixty-one. I work out everyday, eat healthy and my body does not feel sixty-one. I still feel like I am in forty's. To be honest I do not like the thought of aging and do not want to get any older. I see myself getting to about eighty and calling it quits and it will be time to relax."

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This is my Grandmother, Cathy. She is sixty-one and full of love and laughter.