https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n en-us 2023-02-17 01:42:00 UTC 2023-02-17 03:00:08 UTC hello@padlet.com sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485790792 What year were you born? On what date? What day of the week was it? Did your parents tell you anything about the day you were born?
"I was born on September 19, 1949. It was a Saturday and my parents always told me it was a sunny day because I brought the sun. My nickname growing up was sunshine."
Did you have any pets?
"We had a fluffy black dog named Muffin."
How many brothers and sisters do you have? When were they born? What do you remember about them? When did they die?
"I was the second youngest of six. I had four brothers and a sister. A little bit of a crazy story, but I lost my youngest brother, father, and my dog all from being struck by lightening one evening where they were trying to coral the farm animals when a storm was coming in. They ended up waiting for the storm to pass under a tree and unfortunately all passed away."

]]> 2023-02-17 01:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485790792 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485796391 What makes your spouse special or unique?
"He was the light of my life. He made me feel special every single day. Sadly, he passed away August 22nd, 2019 after a brief illness and I will never not feel guilty about it."
What makes you proud of your children?
"Seeing their successes and their children (my grandchild)."
How many children do you have? When were they born? How did you decide what to name them?
"I had twin daughters and a youngest daughter. The twins were born in 1965 and my youngest was born in 1969. I liked Deborah and Diana for the twins and Lori was my mothers name. "

]]> 2023-02-17 02:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485796391 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485800428 What is the most memorable phone call you've ever received?
"Not to brag, but I just won $100,000 with the lottery."
If you could have three wishes, what would they be?
"I would have my daughter and husband back, as well as getting rid of cancer.
What was most important to your parents?
"being respectful to others and always giving back to your community."]]> 2023-02-17 02:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485800428 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485803901 Do you have any hobbies or special interests? Do you enjoy any particular sports?
"I love to lift at the gym with my friends. We also walk 3-5 miles three times a week. I also work at the local church to organize Bingo every Saturday night."
Whats your typical day like now? How is it different from your daily routines in the past?
"Because my house is a lot more quiet, I do not cook as often. Now, I always try to get to Sheetz to get a Pepsi, buy some lottery tickets, workout, and feed all of the outside and inside cats."
What things are most important to you now? Why?
"Definitely Family. I have learned how precious life is a long time ago."]]> 2023-02-17 02:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485803901 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485813656 How do you feel now about growing old? Whats the hardest thing about growing older? The best thing?
"I have mixed feelings regarding getting older. I still have really good days and feel good, but the worst thing is losing the people around you. There are days where I feel so lonely."
What were your parents like when they got older?
"They became crabby and unhealthy with their lifestyle choices."
If you live another 20-30 years, what will you do?
"I would love to live another 20-30 years and dedicate it to loving my family and continuing to treat my body right."]]> 2023-02-17 02:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485813656 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485816797 Whats your most cherished family tradition? Why is it important?
"Before my youngest passed away from cancer, she painted a full village and I put it up every year for Christmas. There are lights inside the buildings and they are painted to perfection."
Whats the most difficult thing that ever happened to you?
"I have dealt with a lot of loss in my life, but I feel guilty about losing my husband the most. He declined in the hospital, but I did not know better to report his change. I have no medical background and did not understand."
Over time, how have you changed the way you look at life?
"I cherish it a lot more. I keep up with my grandchildren and send all my family cards for holidays and birthdays. I love to let them know I am thinking of them.]]> 2023-02-17 02:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485816797 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485820338 How does the elder feel about being the age they are at? Are they proud that they've "made it this far", do they feel like they're just getting started, or are they somewhere in-between?
"I love the age I am right now. I treat my body right by working out and eating healthy, so I am happy right now. I am proud of where I am at."
How has the elder felt about transitioning into older age? Which transition has been the most difficult?
"I think that losing the people around you is the hardest part. It also seems harder to recover when I am sick, like I was with covid. It has been an interesting transition, but losing independence will be the toughest for me."

]]> 2023-02-17 02:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485820338 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485821646 Has the elder experienced ageism either personally or through society/the media?
"I guess through the media mostly, but I have never experienced ageism personally."
How does the elder respond to experienced ageism
"It makes me upset at times because aging can be beautiful if you continue to care for your body the way it is supposed to be cared for."]]> 2023-02-17 02:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485821646 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485825082 Has the elder been hospitalized or received healthcare for a significant health issue?
"When I had covid, I was so weak and sick that I fell and landed on my bathtub and cracked my forehead open. That was the most recent hospitalization I have been through."
What memories does the elder have from the hospitalization?
"Considering I had a concussion, it was a bit blurry and I do not remember that much of being in the hospital. All I know is I had to receive 6 stitches across my forehead."
When the elder was receiving healthcare, what communication does the elder remember being effective? How could communication from the healthcare team been improved?
"To be quite honest, I do not remember much about my quick hospitalization stay."]]> 2023-02-17 02:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485825082 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485827699 What type of technology does the elder use in their daily life?
"I use my cell phone and television daily. I also have a couple cameras through the Ring application that I use to track who is at my door."
How does this technology help them maintain their life or enhance their life?
"I get to keep in contact with my family and friends. I am also more at ease knowing I have a camera and security system to protect me when I sleep alone."
What frustrations does the elder have with this technology?
"Sometimes, the Ring application loses service or becomes unplugged for some reason. I have trouble when it is not working for me. I become lost and call my granddaughters husband, Ian."]]> 2023-02-17 02:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485827699 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485829143 I think that the elder would greatly benefit from some emotional support. I think that she has lost a lot of people in her life, including her husband really recently. It takes a toll on people's mental health aspect of their life. Although she seems like a healthy individual physically, she may be struggling mentally with all of the loss she has dealt with. I will definitely follow-up to the interview to provide emotional support. People always need to know someone is there to listen to them.]]> 2023-02-17 02:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485829143 sierramcclain https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485831675 I think that her responses were important in understanding the need for a healthy lifestyle. This activity showed me that not all elders have to experience a hard time at age 73, like her. This interview opened my mind on elders by encouraging healthy lifestyles early on in life. This allows me to provide education on the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyles, but also understanding that not all elders experience their life this health. ]]> 2023-02-17 02:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sierramcclain/ie37jt9n2iqvts5n/wish/2485831675