PERFORMANCE TASK FOR MODULE 7 COMMUNICATING WITH OLDER ADULTS

Guide for Interview Answers to be written in narrative form

I. Biographical Data My client’s name is Gonzala Toto Bañez, a female,
Name and currently living in Purok Bayabas, Matugbong
Address ,Quezon, Palawan. She is 64 years old and born on
Age June 21, 1957 at Matugbong, Quezon, Palawan.She
Date of Birth is married with 7 children but is now separated from
Birthplace her husband. She is a devoted Roman Catholic. She
Gender is currently living with one of her grandchildren and
Marital Status often sells eggs of her owned ducks and vegetables
Religion/Spirituality from her garden.
Occupation
II. Present Health or Illness She rarely visits a doctor and mostly uses herbs such
Health Beliefs and Practices as sambong and lagundi or otc-drugs such as
Health patterns biogesic and symdex when she or her family
Medications, Prescription and Over members get sick. She maintains a healthy lifestyle
the Counter drugs by eating healthy meals usually made of fruits and
vegetables from her own garden and dairy products
from her owned ducks and chicken. She also
exercises by fetching water from their well, sweeping
her surroundings, and planting and watering her
flowers and her vegetable garden. She often
complains of joint pain or stiffness. She is currently
not taking any medications.
III. Past History She had an appendectomy at 28 years old. She had
Medical no childhood illnesses. She had no immunization.
Surgical Her mental and emotional health is in good
Hospitalization condition. She is an optimistic person. She doesn’t
Outpatient care have any allergies.
Childhood Illnesses
Immunizations
Mental and Emotional Health
Allergies

IV. Family History She has 7 children and is currently living with a
Immediate Family granddaughter. Her eldest child is a secondary
Extended family teacher and a mother of 3 children. Her second
Genogram child, who is the oldest son, is working as a company
vehicle mechanic in Puerto Princesa City. Her third
and fourth child are both female and the elder one is
mother of three children and the other has four
children. Both live in the same purok as her. Her fifth
child is a son and is currently working as a company
driver. Her sixth child is a daughter and works as a
financial assistant and has a daughter. Her youngest
is a son and has a daughter which is the one
currently living with the client. He is currently
 seeking a new job. All her children support her
financially and visit her as much as possible.
V. Psychosocial History She is an elementary graduate and started working
Occupational History various jobs including being a fish and vegetable
Education vendor from a young age. When she got married and
Financial Background had 7 children, she had to work harder because her
Roles and Relationships husband was cruel and abusive. She tried to provide
Family for them as much as she could. She is now separated
Social Structure/Emotional from her husband. She is not receiving any pension.
Concerns Her income primarily comes from her copra, from
Self-Concept rice farming, from sold eggs of her owned ducks and
vegetables and fruits from her garden. Her children
also support her financially and regularly provide for
her food supplies and other necessities. According to
her, he couldn’t ask for anything and she is very
happy and content with her life. She views aging as
a natural process and she is grateful that she is
transitioning through old age with comfort and
support from her family.

B. Reflection:

What were the challenges you experienced during communicating with your client? What have you
observed during communication (verbal and non-verbal)?

My client was very generous and hospitable. I was able to go through the interview with ease. She had a
lot of stories to tell and she willingly shared her experiences, even her sad and horrible ones. She had
that peaceful smile whenever she was reminiscing. She was very calm and sweet.
The bond and the rapport that I have gained throughout my entire assessments allowed us to be more
open and comfortable with each other. Considering that she has difficulty hearing soft sounds, I
respectfully spoke a bit louder, slightly facing her ear and face so that she could hear me well. The
interview was a success and I got to gather all the information that I needed.