Today I interviewed an elderly woman who resides in the county nursing home. When I entered her room, she was sitting up, awake and alert. As we talked, I explained to him that as a nursing student, I had to complete an assignment on anyone over the age of sixty-five. I asked him if I could interview him. She enthusiastically agreed, so I proceeded with the interview. I took his vitals first. They were as follows: Temperature (oral): 97.8 Pulse: 92 Respirations: 22 Blood pressure: 170/60 She said my name, followed by hers. She said she was home but couldn't remember the time or year. Therefore, it was person and place oriented but not time oriented. As she spoke, her speech was clear and understandable. His hair and scalp were clean and intact. The facial and ear structures were symmetrical. His grips were strong and even. Her nail beds were clean with capillary refill of <3 seconds. His skin was warm and dry, with no signs of bruises or abrasions on his upper limbs. His breath sounds were equal bilaterally, without coughing. His apical heart rate was 96 beats per minute. During the interview, she stated that she was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 6, 1921. She worked as a housekeeper in Clarksdale, Mississippi for over twenty years. She said she got married in Roanoke, Virginia, but didn't remember the year it happened. She had two sons but could not remember their dates of birth. She said the only surgery she had had was a hysterectomy, performed a few years after the birth of her second son. She hasn't been hospitalized in years and has never used any type of home remedies that she can remember. She said... middle of paper... grains a day. A high-fiber cereal, containing at least three grams, can help. She could also eat wheat bread instead of white bread. Adequate fiber helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and facilitates intestinal elimination. She should increase her fat intake by consuming whole milk, beef, nuts, peanut butter and eggs. The correct amount of fat is necessary for prolonged low-intensity activity. Its sodium intake is high. Too much sodium contributes to high blood pressure and increases calcium loss in urine. She should avoid processed foods and add table salt, soups and chips. At the end of the interview, the resident remained at ease and seemed open to even more questions. I think the interview was a success not only for me but also for her. She learned some simple safety tips and, above all, she enjoyed the company..