An Introduction to Community & Public Health 8th Edition by James McKenzie, Pinger

Exercise 3

Interview a retired person over the age of 70. In your interview, include the following questions. Write a two-page 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 a ect 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?