Ethnography Summary
Mark interviewed Bob Freund, a resident at Morningside Memory Center, to learn about his life at Morningside and how he spends his free time. Bob is not very active and suffers from dementia.
(Roger asked us not to take pictures of any of the residents or around the facilities.)
Date: 3/6/17
Type: Interview
Location: Morningside Memory Care Center
Team participants: Mark Egan
User: Bob Freund
User Characteristics:
Male, Age 67
Previous Occupation: Heavy Machinery Worker (25 years)
From: South Bend, IN
What is this person about – what drives him/her?
Bob hangs onto memories of his past passions. He speaks fondly about his days fishing on his
charter boat in Lake Michigan and playing baseball when he was younger.
Memorable quote from interview: “We just watch TV, don’t do much of the others.” (in response to card sort question)
Key Insight – Many people with dementia maintain certain habits from earlier in life and it is therapeutic for them to repeat these habits.
ACTIVITIES:
- Television
- Spending time with friends
- Relaxing
- Other activities provided by Morningside
- Cooking (spaghetti and scallions)
- Gardening
- Fishing
- Going outside
ENVIRONMENT:
- Morningside facilities
- Kitchen
- Garden
INTERACTIONS:
- Interacts with nurses
- Interacts with other residents
- Cooks
OBJECTS:
- Kitchenware
- Television
- Board games
USERS:
- Family
- Friends at Morningside
- Nurses and staff at Morningside