Today I interviewed an elderly woman who resides in the county nursing home. When I entered her room, she was sitting awake and alert. As we talked, I explained to her that, as a nursing student, I am required to fill out a document on anyone over the age of sixty-five. I asked her if it was okay to interview her. She enthusiastically accepted, so I proceeded with the interview. I took his vital signs first. They were as follows: Temperature (oral): 97.8 Pulse: 92 Respiration: 22 Blood pressure: 170/60 He stated my name, followed by his. He said he was at home but couldn't remember the time or year. Therefore it was oriented to person and place but not to time. As he spoke, his speech was clear and understandable. His hair and scalp were clean and intact. The facial structures and ears were symmetrical. His hand grips were strong and equal. Her nail beds were clear with capillary refill of <3 seconds. His skin was warm and dry, with no signs of bruising or abrasions on his upper extremities. His breath sounds were the same bilaterally with no cough present. His apical heart rate was 96 beats per minute. During the interview, she stated that she was born in Tupelo, MS, on September 6, 1921. She worked as a meter attendant in Clarksdale, MS for over twenty years. She said she got married in Roanoke, Virginia, but couldn't remember the year it happened. He had two children but could not remember their birth dates. She said the only surgery she has had was a hysterectomy, performed a few years after the birth of her second child. She hasn't been hospitalized in years and has never used any home remedies that she can remember. He stated that… half the paper… grains a day. A high-fiber cereal with at least three grams can help. He could also eat wholemeal bread instead of white. The right amount of fiber helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and facilitates intestinal elimination. You should increase your fat intake by consuming whole milk, beef, nuts, peanut butter and eggs. The correct amount of fat intake is necessary for prolonged low-intensity activity. His sodium intake is high. Too much sodium contributes to hypertension and increases calcium loss in the urine. Should avoid processed foods and added table salt, soups and chips. At the end of the interview, the resident remained at ease and appeared to be open to further questions. I feel like the interview was a success not only for me but for her too. He learned some simple safety tips and, above all, enjoyed the company.