Question

have an interview with a couple from a old age home and narrate their views

Answer 1

Once I was given the project of interviewing inmates living at an old age home. The interview brought tears in my eyes. Here is the interview:

I: Good afternoon! May I ask you some questions?  

Inmate: Sure son!  

I: When and hy did you decide to live at this Old Age Home?

Inmate: (Sadly) I did not want to live here; but when my son told me categorically he could not keep me in his home, I had no other option but to stay here!

I: Do you miss your family?

Inmate: (Tears welling up in her eyes) I miss my home and family very badly. I had a close bond with my grandchildren. I used to play with… them…(Wiping her tears) I have not seen them for a long time!

What do you do when you feel lonely?

Inmate: I go to other inmates’ rooms and talk to them. People keep coming and don’t let us feel lonely.

I: Does your son ever come here to see you?

Inmate: Very rarely! When I miss them very much; I call him; sometimes he responds and sometimes he does not.

Do you have a daughter?

Inmate: Yes; she loves me a lot; but she lives quite far; still she comes quite often to meet me. She has requested me many times to live with her. But I don’t like living with my daughter’s in-law’s house.  

I: Would you mind if I visit you every weekend?

Inmate: (Smilingly) I would love it!