Condition: Types of other health problems
fibromialga that keeps you in pain all day long. Every muscle in my body hurts from it.
I've got osteo-arthritis in my spine hinders my movement and ability to stand or walk.
Dr. Hoverston [sp?]... my daughter had colon cancer. It runs in my family. I have had this colonostemy [sp?] thing--and they always cut something up. That's happened at least 7 times.
just the diabetes i have nerve to my feet neuropathy caused by diabetes
thyroid--but I have been taking medication for that for a long time
I have low thyroid and galcoma and limited vision in my rith eye.
no, it's my back that gives me the pain. no
Well, I hurt from...broken back surgery.
since my last interview, i have developed glaucoma and my opthomogist has given me drops and my doctor has given me zocor for cholestrol. zocor is working now. my pain comes from the muscle and that is the contraindication. i had muscle scan and live
Recovering from chemo theray for leaucemia treatment
I have peripheral vascular disease. There's something wrong with my back, but nobody knows what they'll do about it.
weaknes of pelvic muscles [p]sistecile or rectecile
I do have a back problem with a herniated disc.
I've been having problems with my hands and that's what I went into the emergency for. My arm is sore and turned black and blue.
sharcot marie tooth disease, no medication for it
On the 18th of last month, I had open heart surgery. I'm recovering pretty well, but I'm not supposed to lift or do housework.
I have had episodes of benign vertigo but is under control now. BPPV.
Thyroid problems (PR). I have high cholesterol.
takes fibroid medication macular degeneration
Well, I don't know the name of it, actually. I'm seeing an orthopedic specialist for my spine. It's just like a slipped disk or something. I had Cortizone shots and now it's okay.
They discovered a bleeding ulcer April 1 I have hadbeen taking celebrex and was overdosing. Now I have pain from the arthritis.
Parkinson's Disease, they just call it Parkinson's. They think disease is something you can get over with an antibiotic, but this there is no cure for. (p: Is that what causes the dementia?) Uh in his case I believe it is, because you can get dementia
well i have ahip that hurts im in physical therapy for that but tis much better
Itching. Don't know what it is...the doctor doesn't know what it is and I don't either, It happens about twice a year.
osteoporosis in my back due to radiation i had in 1988 for prostate cancer [p] pulminary fibrosis
She's has a foot deformity, a rod in her foot and that's why she can't walk. And she is getting into the 2nd level of dementia. Everything is very extreme. She has a lot of fear in her.
i have a throat problem, i don't know if it's an esophogus problem or -- I'm seeing a specialist on friday. My hands bother me after that carpel-tunnel.
I've got 1/4 of a stomach I can't digest or eat roughage.
CMT. Problems of muscles getting messages from the brain. Memory problem. Cirhosis of the liver.
I have shingles in my eye, which is a constant source of irritation and trips to the doctor.
A recent fall resulting in a deep laceration on the left brow bone. 30 stitches. Also resulting in stress in the left arm and shoulder. Currently in physical therapy. This has resulted in most recent depression and lack of ambulatuion and has been using a
Well, I have osteoporosis, but it's under control.
I have rheumatoid arthritis. And I have severe hearing loss.
i have congestive heart failure and vascular problems in the extremities legs
i shake. it is diagnosed as essential tremor.
Has osteoporosis, which caused the hip fracture. Got a hip replacement as a result, the recovery from which is the current cause of her difficulties in getting around. Also has bowel control problems. Dietary restrictions had no effect on that, however
Just sleeping problems. Matter of fact, I'm taking a sleep at Sacred Heart.
Carpal tunnel syndrome and fibromyalgia.
I have weak knees but I don't use any support when walking or climbing stairs
Cholesterol problem and underactive thyroid I take medication for and premeryn.
tues im going to portld to have my hearing test done and I *do* wear glasses
I'm having a total hip replacement. P osteoarthritis.
its undiagnosed I have had serious loss of balance and numbness in my face and hands
Well I have a compressed fracture in my seventh thorax and a plate and a bar from my second to my fifth lombard. And I have um well I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in my neck. [p]Well I'm you know in the process of dealing with my left arm, my shoulder
about 4 weeks ago I had fractured a vertebra and I ended up taking medications that really fouled me up and gave me the nausea. I went to the doctor and and it turn s out thst I have osteoporosis and all I can lift is ten pounds. This has all happened in
The ankle. (p) Th4e ankle was twisted so badly that it broke the bone. It's been in therapy but the strength is not there, so that the ankle swells and it gets very painful. When it gets really bad, I take Celebrex. They're going to x-ray it next mon
I am starting macular degeneration. I have polymyalgia rhematica (PMR) But I take medicine, steriods, for it and it doesn't bother me.
im taking fosamax for calcium deficiency [p] no
WEll I'm gettingover an infection in my foot as a result of athlete's foot, with staff infection. In the hospital five days now I'm home recouperating, but the foot is still healing.
I have a femial (?) tremor but it's not Parkinson's Disease
I take meds for cholesterol and my arthritis.
I have an ankle that I'm having a lot of pain in that makes it very difficult for me to walk. (p) No.
I'd say consider what's happened to me since our car accident--"I had two vertebrae's fractured and a spinal cord bruised but has since healed, but it left me without the use of my legs--I'm in good health
The only thing I'm suffering from now is the leg. (p: Please tell me about that.) I had surgery and the stitches broke loose, some of the stitches, leaving this open, and I got infections. So she went back in to remove the dead tissues, I guess. And
I've had prostate cancer. Restriction in the blood flow to my legs.
a hernia and an acid relux condition a bad knee and i do get dizzy once in a while my sense of balance is not what it should be anymore once very 6 month i have a dizzy spell that might have something to do with my hearing loss im pretty soure that a pers
I've had a pinched nerve in the shoulder & thought I was having an heart attack. It was extreme. I couldn't move in my bed. My daughter came and massaged it and worked on it. Eventually it went a way within 24 hours.
I am going in for a colonoscopy in May because I am having some pain in my lower bowel region.
I have a foot problem that I have to have surgery on. Neroma
No, just the heel, right now. [p] I pulled the ligament that goes down the back of your heel. I'd be over it by now if I hadn't had to be on it so much last week.
bursitis childhood polio has caused crippling
on this wednesday oh i had tuberculosis years and years ago [p] i've had a number of surgeries.
I have fibromyalgia, severe neuropathy of the hands and feet, and denosis of the back.
well of course I've got hay fever and allegies in the season, and I use inhaller, and of course I've got post nasal ddrip, but other than that I',m OK.
i have this ongoing lung condition. I have NTM that I'm on atibiotics for all the time. I just had orthoscopic knee surgery, but I'm recovering from that pretty well.
just my nose. it runs all the time. the doctors have tried to figure out what it is but they don't know. I've tried all kinds of medicines and stuff but nothing has worked.
other than high cholesterol, and I'm taking lipitor for that. [p] I suffer a little from acid re-flux, and I take nexium for that.
Uh chest pains, I've got emphasema, I've got asthma and chronic bronchitis which they call c.o.p.d. (p) No. (p: Is this why you were in the hospital this month?) Yes, I quit breathing, they call that respiratory failure.
i have apolio affected leg and im receiving medication for it.
I have a problem with my right shoulder. the rotator cuff, and that's why I answered the way I did on some of those pain questions.
Barreet's esophogus, atrial flutter, cynosis of the spine, & renal failure
Well, yes I have an infected left foot we/ve talked about, and I've had circulation problems in my left leg going back 35-40 years that's complicating my infection in that foot.
prostate cancer. the prostate was removed. They didn't get it all, so I'm on lupron, which keeps it under control.
I have three ruptured vertabrae in my neck, and I have hemochromotosis. And I have an allergy to sugar.
poor circulation in legs doe to thrombophletis
has had back surgery and has an indwelling catheter
Tendenitis in feet and the wrists, sometimes severe headaches.
Like I said, I had a mastectomy January 11th. I guess that one in eight women have that, breast cancer. (p: Please tell me more about that, and what has happened since then.) Instead of chemotherapy I'm on Tomanstafin it's a drug I take twice a day an
No, I have problems with my balance, but I think it's all connected with my blood problem. When you don't have enough hemoglobin, it throws your balance off. [p What's your problem called?] myelodysplasia.
well I've had some recent seizures [p] Well I have a low platelete count, ITP , I've had it long time. [p]
i have plebitis of the right leg. i have some complications of diabetes. i have numb feet. i wear glasses.
I suffer from fibromyalgia and edema, and lower back pain.
my right leg is a problem. I had a replacement knee and it is giving me problems.
I have peripheral neuropathy. And I have atrial fibulation.
Ultimately down the line I'll have to have a knee replaced. We don't know when that will be. The diabetes is insidious.
I'm taking cumidin for blood. I had a fibriliatin of the heart. i had a anyeurism in the femeral arteries. I had a stint.
My right arm and leg don't have much feeling in them. My arm is worse than my leg and I have to be very careful when cooking, holding something, writing etc.. This condition makes it very difficult for me to perform many activities that I used to do eas
just my heart is palpitating, fibrillating all the time , so, I don't run
I had to have a thyroid destroyed with iodine. I mentioned slight arthritis.
I'm recovering from surgery, and it was a heart valve replacement, and that's why I thought this interview might be a little skewed. (p: What do you mean, "skewed"?) Well because this is an unusual thing in my life, it's been corrected, and I'm feeling
Osteoporosis, I'm taking medication for that. Diverticulosis.
I have some of my lung missing and I'm on oxygen. I'm on that on occassion when I need it.
I need knee replacements; I have scenosis of the spine; and I have chronic ihrinitis; and then I have upper arm shoulder pain--it may be arthritis. I get physical therapy for it.
I have asthma, sever allergies and a chronic sinus infection.
I am legally blind - I can see from within 6" of something or someone and I have limited peripheral vision so I recognize people primarily from their voice.
prostate removed, allergy, pacemaker, spinal problems
Cancer (p: What type and stage of cancer do you currently have?) Um it's metastasized breast cancer. (p: Do you want to explain?) Um late. (p: Anything else?) No.
Well, i have a a real bad back problem. I just had a fusion. I had a epideral steroid injection.
High cholesterol, arrythmia, I guess that's it.
we have parkinson's disease, well she had colitis and she is an illiostomy patient. with that parkinson's she can't walk. it is very difficult for her to talk now.
I DONT KNOW WHETHER THISWOULD CONSTITUE MY DR TOOK ME OFF MYESTROGEN PROTECTION WHICH IS WHAT SHE CALLED IT. AND THIS CAUSED ME TO HAVE A BULD UP ON MY UTERINEWALL. I HAD TESTSTO SEE IF THESE CELLS WERE CANCEROUS. AND HAVE MENSTRUAL PERIODS AT MY AGE IS N
I've had a back surgery and it's not working very well.
whiplash neck from big dog side swiping her
RE: the heart question I have a heart murmur but I don't take medication. I wasn't sure whether or not I should answer yes or no.
My operation was for stenosis of the spine, I'm still suffering pain, so I don't know if it's cured.
Well my, I injured my right hand, dislocated my fifth finger and whole hand is very sore, and I'm taking physical therapy for it now. This happened the 31st of March, tha't s when I went to the ER, and it's still very sore and it's still very swollen, an
I have a kidney that's not draining , and they're getting ready to do surgery for it ... they're goinmg to put in stint And then I'm getting ready for parathyroid surgery. I think that's about it.
my eyes (p) well, I am cared for for glaucoma (p) no
my knees are bothering me, can't get down and up too well
well, uh, I'm, uh forgot the word for it. I'm impitent. don't know if it is brought on by the medication I'm on. This has just happened in the last two or three years. Have a hearing problem, can't hear anything over 3,000 cycles. (PR) I can't hear high-p
"I have bronchial asthma. If I get a cold, the brochial asthma might act up."
Well I had a bypass, bypass surgery, that's a problem. I have a pacemaker. (p: Are you currently dealing with the bypass or the pacemaker?) Well yes, I go in and have my pacemaker checked quarterly; and my bypass seems to be fine.
I'm taking medication for hormone replacement and high cholestoral, and some macular degeneration and cataracts.
i have problems with my blood vessels in my legs, i've had an aneuryism (p) i have had a quadruple bypass heart surgery
I do have glaucoma in my right eye. [p]no. I don't think so.
diagnosed Celac disease can't absorb food
There is a pancreas inflamation and the doctor says he can't do anything about it and I think he could. I also have a hearing problem from impacted wax and I need a hearing aid.
chronic leukemia which accounts for my tiredness, although there is no pain right now.
neurological pain and we're waiting to fight out what it is.
lost vision in left eye some hearing loss
i am forced to use a walker for balance and so forth.
irritable bowel syndrome having problems with stomach -- watching what I eat
I have a carpal tunnel syndrome in my wrist and wear a brace for it. (PR) I think probably I'm getting a little bit of rheumatitis. My bones hurt every once in a while.
acid reflex and ashma and vericose veins in my legs.
I'm in chronic pain from back surgery-I take methadone. I just had surgery a week ago on a hernia.
High cholesterol but that is controlled very very well with diet and Lipitor.
yes i do [p] thryrid is currently being correct [p]i have atrial taxacardia a heart rythm problem
Chest surgery years ago. 1964 or 65. Hiatal hernia. Two prostate oprations. Broke out on my now and my legs.
Occasionally, every couple of years, gout. (p: What did you mention before, about your gall bladder?) I had my gall bladder removed about thirty years ago and it has an effect on the bile that goes into my intestine, so if I over-induldge in fat, I get
Uh Okay I have a hyalotal hernia. And I have spinal stenosis. (p: Anything else?) Well I have emphysema real bad, and asthma....Then I have inflamed ribs. That's very painful because it feels like you're having a heart attack. It hurts. (p: Was th
just back problems--at torn disk in my lower back and also some type of arthitic conditon for which i am taking steriod shots.
post repetic muralgia shingles damaged nerves
I just take cholesterol medication and I take iron replacement as I donate blood every two months
I just had gall bladder surgery a month ago, it hasn't completely gone away, I still have indigestion. (p: What was it you mentioned for a previous question?) Oh you mean when I talked before, I had both hips replaced. (p) I had breast cancer, a mast
the circulation in my legs and feet are very bad; and the pain in my artificial shoulders limits my life a great deal.
High Cholesterol and a thyroid deficiency.
Hyper-thyroid problems which I take pills for.
oh, I'm legally blind. I have glaucoma. I have pseudoanxelma elspeicum, it's called EXP ... it's the loss of the elasticity of your tissues. I have cataracts, I have macular degeneration I have asthma. Those are the conditions I am being treated for.
Just numbness of the feet. (p) I think that was left over from when I had geonberet. (p: Could you spell that for me?) I have no idea. Look in the medical book, they call it French polio. I was paralyzed from head to foot.
copd, nerve damage, may have rhuematoid arthritis
I just had this surgery on my neck, which was a fusion.
osteo-arthritis...but had surgery recently, and allergies.
um well accordingly to the last test i have a heart murmur and a leaking valve. they won't know for sure until i get that back. oh yea they put in a heart pacer three months ago
asbestosis in the lungs and he has uh aphemia and prostate cancer all under control.
cramps[p]leg when i'm sleeping and when they occur when i gt out of bed and sometimes when im doing normal things ill have these leg cramps at night time [p]I belive and the doctor feels im correctr,about 5 yrs ago i had a tia transiet iscemic attack w
I'm having a lot of neck and sholder pain. I've been told that I probable have fibre mialga.
Allergies, I mentioned skin cancer, and I have Tyverticulosis. I think that's the condition when... I had a colonoscopy. And also, I have high cholesterol, and I'm being treated for that. Slight hearing loss, and I do have hearing aids.
The biggest problem I have is fibromyalgia; and I also have high chloresteral.
I have scoriasis, a skin disease. [p] all that I'm aware of at this time.
Currently, I have two artifical hips and one is being considered for reconstruction.
Constant Candida; neck and back disc problems,--that's all I can think of right off hand
I have asthma and emphysema. And I'm on oxygen.
r leg was amputated and a foot ulcer that means I cant use my artificial leg
well you asked about digestive problems. I have a system that won't produce enough acid to digest heavy foods like meat, cheese and heavy vegetables. So I take supplements.
My knees (had them replaced recently), my fibromyalgia, and my osteoarthritis.
kidney failure and problem with my hip from a fall.
well I have a peripheral nerve condition, it affects my feet. [p]
I have some melanoma cancer going on. That's what the surgery was for.
Osteoporosis, hepatitis B, and had breast cancer. But I had a masectomy so I don't know if you can't that. It has only been two years but I have no problems now.
bone chips in knee is going to have surgery
just had a hernia surgery and a very high platlete count over a million
My colon-I had an impaction and have to take stool softeners every day
I got a back problem and that contributes to my overweight. My knee- I think it's arthritis and this gout keeps coming back.
I have gout and the medication they gave me gave me stomach problems so I am no longer taking it but I have changed my diet.
I went through two surgeries. I had gall bladder surgery in February and I had surgery on my wrist in March. (p: What were the causes of those surgeries?) Gall bladder attack, stones; and I slipped on ice and broke my wrist in March. (p: Are you cur
cholestoral problems and under-active thyroid
migraine headaches traumatic cataract in left eye
osteoporosis, and I think that's enough. Sometimes my feet get numbish, and once in a great while my head.
I have interstistial Cistitis. (p) intercostal Neuritis (p) gerd and peptic ulcer disease, alllergic rhinitis, seems like there's something else, high cholestoral, let's see...there's something else but I can't think of it.
I wear two bags, one on my stool, one on my urine, a couple of times a week usually my colostomy is the one that leaks, sometimes my urostomy does. I told you about my leg and my hip, sometimes I can't walk. Lots of times my back, I try to watch what I
I've got osteoporosis and I have a scezure once in a while.
I just can't lift uh 150 pounds like I used to, but I can move around 100 pounds or so. (p: What is this caused by?) I just can't lift real heavy objects like I used to, I used to press 200 pounds, that's when I was younger. (p: You mentioned about n
I have a tendency toward irrhythmia, but it's kept under control with medication.
iron loss, I don't know where we are in that.
I have a crippled left foot which gives me a great deal of pain and i can't get around. I have to walk on crutches.
I have a kidney disease ... Burger's Disease
recently had an abdominal aortic anurism repaired has also had a hip replacement
I recently had knee replacement, when the knee is worn out they replace it. (p: Do you mean surgery?) Yes. (p: Please tell me more about that.) I had the right one done in January, I had the left one done, the same thing, seven years ago. (p: Did
I had an itch all over my body. i was treated for it, and it cleared up. I think it was fom tension.
On-going eye problems -- blind in one eye and less than 20/50 vision in the other. Nearly one month ago, I had my gall bladder removed.
high cholesterol [p] nope, not thta i know of
I have a fallen metotarsolarch. I can walk but I'm inhibited to some extent. I have a hearing problem with hearing aides in both ears and i have a prostetic knee,
I have leukemia. chronic lymphatic leukemia
I have spinal stenosis-pinin my back. I have a problem breathing.
he's got a lot of health problems. a big part if connected to his bladder and prostrate. he had prostrate surgery and he is trouble because he has a lot scar tissue where the bladder connects the prostrate. they are treating it now with the cathethe
high blood pressure but I take medication for it and high cholesterol but its under control.
I have hypo-glycemia. A lot of people have this, but it is not diabetes.
i have intestinal problem, i have digestive problem, i have a serious knee problem which i may have to have surgery. i have some back pain i am not going to have back surgery on that.
well it's just I don't know what you call it - what I take the cardine for. the blood vessel near my right eye, if I don't take the cardine for it is painful there. if I don't take the medication it is painful. the neurologist gave me this medicine. I jus
I have multiple sclerosis and have had it since age 43 it's primary progressive but theres been no change. It's limited to lower extremities so it limits my walking and balance.
high cholesterol, and my bone density is too low.
hernia, affects my breathing, ear problems as well
passed out a couple of months ago but they couldn't find anything wrong
i have a broken back and i have foley cathete. i have to use a bed pan for the bowel situation
i do have allergies been kicking up and i take medicine for it.
well, such as glaucoma. Arthritis. I have Osteoporosis.
Alzheimer's and overweight that causes mobility problems
I have coronary problems--coronary disease. Back proplems. I have some joint problems.
High cholesterol I take a pill for that.
surgery on shoulder 15 months ago and is limited with that arm
I have hypothyroidism, and I'm being treated for osteoporosis
vision problems, double vision, and the beginnings of macular degeneration
post polio thing which is not comfrtble a pro lapsed uterus i have little what do they call them cysts little cysts around
Osteoporosis, arthritis. I guess that's the main things. Got weak eye muscles, especially in the left eye, from Bell's Palsey.
the main problem is with my varicous veins--poor circulation in my legs and feet
I'm on medicine for cholesterol, high blood pressure, and thyroid.
Two Degenerate discs in the lower back and a couple in my neck.
I have had a massive blood clot for which I am taking coumadin
Well, just, uh, I have chronic bronchitis and I had a silent heart attack. That's about it.
I have a sore feet--an operation for neuroma
Alergies. P) Frequent bladder infections. P) That's all I can think of.
well, ive had heart surgery, high level hernia, 3 back operations
Well i have COPD and asthma. Well, I have osteoporosis.
I've got neuropathy in my feet from my diabetes in the feet and to a severe extent. (PR) I have dupreytrens contraction - that's in my hands. And neurofibromyalgia in my hands. Tumors that grow inside my body but none of them are cancerous.
I injured my back many years ago and it still bothers me.
The lung problem but nobody knows what it is. They're calling it thrombosis.
My back...like I say, they're going to do surgery on it.
I had an enlarged prostate for which I take medication; and my colesterol is little high.
I've had terrible pain with arthritis, and I credit my doctor with getting me on track with my medication (as in increasing the strength of the painkillers.)
Osteoperosis. Allergies are at the top of the list.
chronic illnessess: lupus, hemochromotosis, barretts esophagus, fibromyalgia
Well I've had for two weeks now a pain in my lower back, it's not excruciating, but um it's a nuisance, and I'm trying to find out what the PSA said last time, they're going to call me. (p:: What is a PSA?) Prostate Specific Antigen. (p: Because you'v
Osteopenia and my chlesteral is just about borderline--I'm taking medication for both of those
no [p] asthma and the postpolio syndrome and they took care of my heart last summer
I have restless leg syndrome. I have to take medication for that.
I had atrofibrillation and cholesterol medicine, blood pressure.
I have a thyroid problem. Scoliosis and glaucoma.
something with my arm, the doctor couldn't tell me what it was.
Hypoglycemia--no energy, tend to forget things, horrible headaches. The doctors sd low blood sugar and your brain just runs out of fuel. On a good diet, that should clear it up.
The only other problem I have and it's something I've got to see a doctor about, I've got pain in my upper arms that there really isn't a reason for. It usually happens when I'm drivig and keep my arm in one position for a long time. It's not like I've
a bad knee i have a very severe neck and lower back injury hte neck injury was operative at one time ane now it's not operative the lower back is not operative because it would paralyze me ant the knee theyll put in a new knee. [p] i had atrial fibriolati
My health problems are fibromyalgia and asthma, and problems sleeping.
ortho aritis; spinal stinosis; 3 herniated discs; bone spurs; my main problem is my back; it's eliminated my abilities
I have an artifial heart valve and rhemutoid arthritis
yes,i have a protruding disc in my back and that is what causes me a lot of pain in my leg and hip.
dry mouth diagnosed as chogrins syndorm, dr that retired told me that then 2 dr's my reg dr and reumatologist said they didn;t think so since hten my reg dr says that must be the chogrins sohe's come around but i dont like the dr not believeing me in te
Alzheimer's, it's a very bad memory loss, you can't remember anything. Can't remember how to do anything. (p) No.
I have a small amount of asbestos in my lungs from working on the railroad for 45 years. I have probably lost about 5-10% of my air capacity but this does not affect my breathing.
The doctors tell me that I had a heart attack some years ago, but I didn't know it.
My knees hurt alot and I have difficulty getting up and down.
I have back and knee pain. I'm overweight. I have nerve problem in my leg for which I take neurontin.
i have had a stint put in but I don't notice it anymore
I have an ulcer on my ankle and I'm currently dealing with it.
I have lower back pains--three compression fractures. And I have some fractured ribs as well. The pain that I have derives from those fractures. And the--well, so far no treatment has been suggested, that is, no surgery.
I think I've got osteop?? I'ts a mild form of osteoporisis. I have a mild fracture of the lower spine.
Parkinsons Pulminary sarcoidosis Skin rashes Hiatial hernia
Oh, missing the right arm, missing the left ear, missing the two smallest fingers on the left hand; the tendon to the thumb is off on the little finger, rerouted; my breastbone has been shaved off to a sharp point. I've got the heel on the left foot is a
I take pills for my thyroid, I don't know what they call it.
I have macular degeneration starting and occasional vertigo.
r has bone marrow problems and very anemic fibro moralsia connective tissue condition
periferral neuropathy, and I hiatal hernia...in my diaphram I have a hernia.
neuritis in my left shoulder or shoulder blade if I do something strenuous seems to come back, but not as bad as before. I worry about that a lot because it was so bad. and I think about the cancer quite often, but I try not to. In general, my body hasn't
Primarin and thyroid...names of the medication, they keep me well...I had a thyroidectomy when I was quite young and they didn't do it then as well as they do now, and I had both ovaries removed, and primarin is to tide me over, they kept me on it because
a heart pacer in my chest (p) yes, it keeps my heart regulated (p) the only thing i have is trouble with my heart, like angina
I've got some minor skin problems. [p] I also have macular degeneration. [p] I've recently had a new hip put in. Not as a result of a fracture, it was just worn down. I've also had a back fusion, but that wasn't in the past year. [p] Well, I've got an a
I had an angiogram I don't know what-the surgery was in Jan I'm still getting better. I'm assuming more of my duties, activities.
I just got out of the hospital, I went in last week, Tuesday for...what do they call it? My third cleaning of the esophagus, but it has a special name. (p: Do you remember the name of it?) I can go get it if you have time. (p: I don't mind waiting.)
i dont know i just recently had a call that i should come and see my dr for some lab work.
the only health problem is my hemachromatosis, a liver blood disease
had open heart surgery is doing very well
right at the moment I have a tender eyelid, and I'm going in tomorrow to have it checked on.
I have hay fever, or allergies I should say.
I have mycenia gravis a nuerological disorder
post-polio syndrome from having polio over 40 years ago. (p) that and arthritis are my main things.
I have my knees are going bad. I think it is soratic arthritis.
I have sciatica and have had it for the last three years
It's my shoulder. I have biceps which is torn and hanging by a thread and they want to operate on it.
Just glaucoma. That's what I get eye drops for.
two knee replacements, back operation, heart operations
I don't have any thyroids, so I take medication for that. I had Graves' disease, if that means anything.
Back problems. P) Fibromyalgia. I don't think so.
hardening of the arteries, he takes blood thinner
chronic back pain is what limits me so much with all my activity [p]no.
I sit in anxiety in regards to having another stroke, I am taking medicine, what I can. A lot of nights I can't go to sleep, or I wake up and can't get back to sleep. That's been going on for years, though, not just since I had the stroke. I have bad e
My knees were injured in an car accident.
I'm a dialysis patient - I have kidney failure.
varicose veins that need attention; overweight
I have a sore back in the morning my knees get sore when I go skiing.
hips- that the sole thing I have and arthritis in the hands. My artifical hip is wearing out and I need an artificial hip in the other one.[p] Restless legs and difficulty sleeping because of that. But I take a tranquilizer for that.
nueropathy in my hands and feet, they're swollen all the time. I've had it about five years and it's getting worse.
I got a cold right now. A respiratory infection, I should call it a sinus infection. (Respondent coughed twice). (p) That's enough.
I have some gout and I have some cholesterol problems.
had hip replacement takes medication for siesures
Parkinson's Disease - that's big enough.
i take water pills because my stomach swells up.
Well, I do. A nerve problem in my back and a nerve problem in my, uh, face that I had Botox injections for. I have a familial tumor.
I'm taking medicine for uh... oh dear my memory... thyroid deficiency of some kind. I take a pill every day for that. I recently had a blood transfusion for anemia. And a kidney problem. I do have a leaking heart valve.
I'm under a doctor's care for my thyroid.
chronic bronchitis take medication for it
i have artereosclorosis, hardening of the arteries
cholerterol condition that is controlled with meds
hole in left leg that won't heal this has been going on for 7 months
I take medication for cholestoral and high blood pressure. With them I'm fine. (p: When you gave answers to previous questions, you indicated you had trouble running because of a problem?) Uh yeah I have problems with my knees, walking is Okay but run
Hard of hearing. (p: You mentioned you had surgery on your ears?) They tried to patch a hole in my eardrum and it failed. (p) Naw I just have problems with my ears. (p: Is that with both ears?) Yes.
I have parkinson's disease (p) my blood pressure fluctuates a lot.
I take thyroid and osteoperosis medication.
Except my high cholestorol, which I take medication for.
osteoperosis, my cholesterol is high, macular degereration that I've had for four years
My eye doctor just isn't sure yet. I had eyeritis last fall and can't seem to get rid of it. It might be arthritis. It's called Sjodren's syndrom. He's treating as if it were Sjodren's
i got a left shoulder that's that has to be operated on and my left knee joint has deterioated
Ileostomy. I have a terrible time I have to wear a pouch. For the past year I have had problems with adhesives keeping it on and it has caused me to become vewry depressed I can't do hard work because it will come off.
my feet swell up every day, edema, it's a swelling up due to the fact that the blood water is not returned where it's supposed to go (p) no,
I have three chronic problems: 1) osteoporosis; 2) bronchial tasis--my air pipe is out of shape; and 3) the stomach has problems--I don't digest my food well. I have to eat a special type of food.
yeah my back hurts [p] haha when they said the golden age they were full of s*** and christmas turkey thisis not a golden age.
I have periphreal neuropathy-oaubs diw sude if keg
My heel hurts higher heels don't hurt so bad I need a lift in my shoe.
Sleep apnea and recurring positional vertigo.
just recently had hip replacement surgery
I HAVE avery bad case of vericose veins ive had surgery twice once a stripping and once on my right leg
i have a crippled up foot that is why I have problems with the walking and wear a brace
I have double vision and the doctor gave me glasses to correct it. Then my eyes changed and he says it will be difficult to fix. He's still working on it.
Some chest pain sometimes when I sneeze or cough
Well, the cancer and the heart are the two main ones.
legs and I have a fungus (I just got medication yesterday for that.) and in my back I have arthritis. Sometimes if I push myself my leg hurts. and then my back hurts at least two or three times a day, and I can really hurt if I push myself.
Bone deterioration in hips(r not sure if it is an arthritic condition)
(p: You mentioned you went to the doctor?) For the shortness of breath they did an echocardiogram, and they're sending me to a cardiologist in June. (p: You started to say, you don't know?) They haven't told me everything, I won't know until I go to
osteoporosis,and tumor on my pancreas, reflux
I have a mild form of ... I pass out now and then. When the weather changes, I can pass out in my sleep.
i just discovered from a fall a sciatic nerve bruised and' pain going down right leg. it was diagnosed monday
I HAVE TO take thyroid pills because my thyroid was killed, they gave me radiaton and it killed it.
I have a hip replacement I'm not fully over that yet it takes 6-8 months and I'm still within that time. Periphrial neuropathy in my feet.
There's a curve to my back, which gives me some pain. So I wear a brace. And this limits my activities.
balance [p] due to certain conditions in the brain
mainly its arthritis and ive been diagnosed with parkinsons [p] i suffer from gout and arthritic conditions eurithratic crystals collect in the joints and cause a lot of pain.
I have only one carrotid artery due to an anurism. There's a clamp on the other artery.
I have hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, which I have to watch very closely.
My major concern is macular degeneration
pain across the back brought on from the compression fractures
asthma and allergies, and sleep deprevation
she's got bursitis and tendonitis in her shoulder which is causing all the pain. she is on oxygen.
Acid reflux and osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia
Yes, just a bad back that causes me chronic pain. I've had 2 back surgeries.
Osteoporosis; I have COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (p) Let's see, I don't think so.
peripheal vascular condition--a condition I have constantly, but I just had an operation. That is what DID cause the chronic pain. After the operation, I've had some pain, but not as much. That's a serious condition, but that's it.
I did have a heart attack and an inner ear problem that affects my balance. Otherwise my health is good.
High cholesterol that I take medication to moderate; I am taking Vioxx to help with residual shingles.
My cholesterol is a bit high, but it's coming down.
probably old age i am 90 years old and i don't have as chthe physical strength as i had a couple years ago. i take coumadin because i had a heart valve replacement and they put in a metallic valve and i take coudamin to prevent clotting. the medicat
Just like I said, osteoporosis, and trouble lifting things.
I do have a thyroid problem and I take the thyroid tablets for that.
Just having the flu and a chest cold, and joint pain.
I am in a wheelchair and I take pain medication. I am paralyzed from the knees down.
Ciatica--dislocated vertebrae causing nerve pain.
One knee gives me fits when I walk or stand this causes me pain.
Only post-polio. (p: This is what you mentioned previously. Anything else?) No that's it.
Um I have uh lung cancer and I have breast cancer that has gone into the bones and presently I have stomach problems that I'm going for treatment Monday. I had knee replacement 3 years ago which still bothers me that's why I have trouble with steps and I
Um prostititis. (p) No that's about it. Well, wait a minute. I have Meniere's syndrome.
The only thing wrong with me is my knees.
i have a hip problem it hurts me its wrapped around the back to my spine
head siezure 7 years ago hips hurt if walking too far or fast
I am losing my hearing and have macular degeneration
just the recovery from the back surgery which i dont walk quite as well as i used to im stiff i can't bend in certain places
I had 3 bones broken in my left leg between knee and hip and it slows me down.
no, just the framework, the spine. I've had two back surgeries.
I have a rapid heart beat. The blook can't get to my brain. And that causes the black outs.
well i have pain in my arm. i don't know what it is.
I got a cold when in the hospital in February 2001 and it has not gone away completely since.
I have little sore--on my stomach, an incision that I have that is breaking open. I just saw the doctor today.
i have hayfever when the grass grows. i am allergic to grass
I do have and esphogus problem that I just got out of the hosptial. I have had problems with breathing because of the pain from the esphogues. I have had problems with heartburn, which is also part of the esphogus
I've had heart surgety but it's not bothering me now.
having a gall bladder removed a year ago left me with bowel problems--that's turned my health from excellent to fair or good
20 years ago I had a benighn cancer removed and I go in for checkups periodically a meningenoma in lining of head possible prostate cancer cardiologist says irregular heart rythm cataracts I'm still alive
I have an infection in one eye. Also I have retina problems due to the diabetes.
r is being treated for slow urinary flow
Heart problems. Degradation of my spine. I have bad feet. Both of them. Eye problems - I got a detachment in my eye.
I've got one kidney that is 29 to 31%. P) Artery disease.
congestive heart failure, edema in legs, hypo thyroid, my metabolism is low its very slight i think they found that years ago thereforei am somewhat obese
Barrett's esophogas, hiatal hernia, Reynaud's Syndrome, arthroslurosis, blocked left vistibular artery is over 90% blocked, left hemiperiases, he had a cratiotomy and 2/3 of the right hemisphere was removed and cellulitus of the entire left leg resulting
I take medication for esofoc heartburn problem
Glaucoma which I have Xalatan drops for.
cataracts, deaf in one, wrist was broken and exacerbated by arthritis; recently broken my collar.
I told you I have a brace for a drop foot. (p: How did you get the drop foot?) I had a back operation many years ago and he cut the wrong nerve, I guess. And I get no compensation, no nothing. Without the brace I can't run or walk a distance at all,
sacrieleac problems and had a hernia operation this morning
I have high cholesterol and hearing loss.
Difficulty speaking Difficulty keeping her eyes open Possible depth perception broblems when driving her chair
Well, I take a medication for low thyroid, but that's been corrected by the medication.
Bronchicetasif or Pulmonary fibrosis or scarring of the lungs.
Uh, about a year ago, I had congestive heart failure.
eyes , well i had shingles in my left eye. well the cornea had been damaged from the shingles so i don't see well with that eye and i am continually going to the doctor for that eye. the right eye has a cataract. no except allergies. the allergies ke
i got that leukemia that older people get that doesn't bother you and i get tested to make sure you are alright
stomach has been operated on, have about 1/4 lft, knees are shot
Well I'm going to be talking to my doctor right away about that I may be missing out on things. I don't know if I'm forgeting things, or if I'm just not aware.
I just have degeneration in my eyes-degeneration, glaucoma, and hardening of the artery in the right eye.
My thyroid needs medication, and I am taking a cholesterol-lowering drug.
too numerous to mention (p) well, i have lupus to start with, does that tell you anything? you get everything that comes along and you always got something wrong with you, your bones, ligaments, you catch all the colds, if the flu is going around you get
I have gout, which is, they say, related to arthritis. I have got swollen feet, which may be due to diabetes.
i have glaucoma. [p] i'm on cholesterol medicine.
I've got a dislocated knuckle.[p] I've got a bad hand right now which I've had for a couple weeks.
I'm treated for cholesterol. Sometimes I take medication for sleep.
allergies, and sometimes I get stiff form sitting too long. And I take stuff for osteoporosis. I get this strange crud evey once in a while, but nobody's figured out what it is, and I haven't died from it.
I am having sme problems and they are trying to find ut what they are; I don't knw yet.
I' m suffering from severe back pain and numbness and that's bein g worked on
I have hypertension, i had cancer, I have some breathing problems, and I'm taking prozac for depression, I have arthritis beginning in my hips.
Alzheimer; Proxy sd she fell and broke her pelvis last fall.
has had problems with her toes turning in tthat has made it to painful to walk thinks it is temporary and getting better
I have asthma right now and some emphysema.
Osterioporosis, thyroid conditions, take medictions
There is something associated with the bladder that affects my bowel movements, an urge to go more often. The bladder, the uterus had dropped down affecting my bowels.
I've explained the arthritis and high blood pressure. And I have osteoporosis in my lower back. I have reflux disease.
I have a large prostate and maybe an ulcer.
Artificial knee and digestive problems. ( PR) I can't eat any milk problems, fresh fruits or vegetables and I eat very little meat because of digestion problems.
I have just found out that I have emphesyma and a spot on my lung.
Glaucoma, and the beginning of macular degeneration.
I have psoriasis related to arthritis - both rheumatioid and the kind in my feet.
Just seizures in my sleep but I haven't had any for a long time.
just a little heart murmur and irregular heartbeat (p) i have to take eyedrops for both eyes at bedtime, i think to keep the pressure under control, I think that's what it's for
Well it is a balance problem.[p]no I don't think so.
I have circulatory problems. It's in the extremities.
conjestive heart failure and kidney problems
He has herniated disk it's not bothering him. Carotid artery that is all clogged.
high cholestrol and glaucoma and cataracts
I have sleep apnea. It does affect my sleeping.
yes, I've got this anemia.[P] a weak back, but I think if I was in better health I could exercise to help this. and of course this problem with my legs. the thing about the legs is that I feel that they cannot bear the weight of my body. I use the walker
I've had a cervical lamenectomy which is the treatment of a narrowing spinal cord. I've recently been diagnosed with glacoma.
I have a pacemaker, and i take thyroid medicine. And I take a little pill for heart. And I think that's because of the pacemaker, i don't know.
oh I have alot of problems, I've lost most of my hearing, but I don't have any thihng that most people my age don't have. I have some balance problems, falling down is a problem a for me. And I've had phlebitiis some years ago.
High cholesterol I'm on medication for that. And thyroxin.
my eye, it hasn't been very well diagnosed, I lost one eye, this is the other one, they don't have a name for it, I'm losing vision, I'm doctoring for it.
direticulitis problems with bleeding from uterus
swollen feet and ankles, mt feet and legs stay numb sometimes and I don't like that, poor ciculation
I have severe refluxeusogitis and I have COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
I think I have scar tissue in my foot from a surgery I had on it. It's from 15 years ago and the doctors think that's what that is.
Other than my knees are bad right now but it will get better.
I have an enlarged prostate for which I take a supplement. It's better now. I also have a small hernia that doesn't really bother me that much. That's about it.
osteoporosis in my hips, that's the reason i can't walk but my main problem is arthirtis if you can spell it but that's what I have in my back.
well yes, It uh I don't know how she refered to this I think its neurolgeia as a result of the shingles on the hip and thigh areas. [p] no.
well, I guess not particularily, but my arthritis and fibromyalgia is pretty anoying. And I'm taking a drug for my bladder.
Is being evaluated to determine if he has Parkinson's.
Pain in my hips and if I sit for a long period of time, it takes some effort to get moving.
Hiatal hernia,and pulmonary no- periphrial disease of the veins and arteries.
chronic back pain and copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. chronic fatigue syndrome
gall stones, kidney stone, cataracts in my eyes
I have asthma. And that's the one medication I take, and it's why i swim.
had a heart attack in february and a heart spasm last week, staphorius, meningitis, not much strength in bones
I have parapsoraisos, chronic lymphatic leukemia, back pain that is chronic, that's the big problem, I can't eat anything with gluten in it, post-nasal drip and congestion, some headaches, allergy problem
Enlarged prostrate, arthritis in a spine injury setlting into my knees.
Well, I have arthritis, and I did have a heart attack about seven years ago and had angioplasty.
high cholesterol, osteoporosis, is being treated with my medication [p] i take thyroid pills, i take plazex to prevent stroke because i was having dizzy spells. [p] i dont think so
hearing and a little trouble with his eyes he just fell down and broke his glasses so he's gettin new glasses probably tomorrow.
i had an mri a couple weeks ago and im supposed to see aspine specialist, i have a severe back disorder and im assuming im going to have surgery thats the only way to cureit and my left knee i need a new knee, its bone on bone
My only health problems that are bothering me is short-term memory. Memory problems are symptomatic of old age.
Except for my accident, no. (p: Can you please tell me about that?) Yes I fell out of my house, out my door, onto my concrete, about three and a half feet. (p: What problems did that cause?) Uh well bruising of my whole backside, there was no broken
I have pains in my chest due to esophagus problems. I had a knee replacment a few years ago , and I have problems with that yet.
r has had a severe coughing problem recently
I do have a lung problem. (p: Can you explain?) I was trying to think of what it's called, it is like emphysema, it has a name....That's my memory, I can't recall. I know the name quite well.
I had a knee replacement and I have a hypo-thyroid condition for which I take pills.
I have high cholesterol which I now take Lipitor for.
headaches--they think the bones in my neck are deteriorating and causing them
I had operation for hemmeroid, and after that, I had problems with having to be close to a bathroom, but the doctor said it would be going away, and it is slowly going away. And schiatic nerve problems have been bad for the past two weeks
r says he is affected by his spouses heslth she is terminal so he is quite depressed by this
I have some problems with my eyes. I have, the eye doctor says now I need eyelid surgery. I had a cataract, and I also had, I don't know the name, laser surgery on the capsule which holds the cataract in the eye; I had surgery on five years ago. So I'v
i've got an aneuryism in my stomach, right now I'm waiting for my heart specialist to see if i'm strong enough to have the operation (p) no
Well, the beginning stages of Alzheimer's.
no..oh i have had i do have surgery for glaucoma and i do take drops for glaucoma.
I have dimentia but I have also been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Thyroid condition, possibly. We're trying to get my lithium levels regulated. I'm borderline bi-polar. Osteoporosis. Bracitis. I had been taking viox for that.

R's report of date
Today i think is the 9th. This April 2002
It's the 9th, I guess. [p] April [p] 2002.
today's date is the 19th, not it is the 20th, [p] April, 2002 04/20/02 (I think his wife quickly corrected him)
uh what is it? 21st [p] april, 2002 (wife corrects him ...) 20th? oh it is the 20th.
the 17th, no it's the 18th of April '02--I'm loooking at a calendar
Oh for heaven's sakes... April 21st, Sunday [p] 2002.
Today[p] its April no its May about the second of May[p] you mean 2002
Today...April, let me see, Wednesday was the third, Thursday was the fourth, Friday was the fifth, Saturday was the sixth, Sunday was the seventh, and Monday is the eighth.
Oh, this is the 11th, I think. April 11th.
the date today? 16th? The 17th, I guess. I think it's 17th. It's Tuesday. [p] April. [p] 2002
aaah, oh good grief lets see april the....11th i honestly don't know
Uh, this is APril the 24th, I think, or the 23rd.
good gracious, it is april 19, i can't remember, it could be more
lets see 5th [p] want me to tel you how i know that because tomorrow is the fourth anniversary of my wifes death
april maybe the 11th or the 10th [p] 2002.
OOH today must be around the 24th or 25th something like that thats of April [p] 2002 [p] lets say the 24th
april 13, 2002. I had to look at my calendar watch.
i believe is the 9th p)it's april the 9th 2000
today is the last day of May, I mean April. [p and the year?] 2002
April 23rd or 24th, i haven't checked. 24th. [p] 2002
4/ I think's just a second, my watch says it's 4/14/2002.
it is april 29th i think but i am now sure
Today is April the 9th, I believe. [p] 02.
THe date--shoot, I think it's the 8th, April the 8th.
Today is April i have to stop and think 11th that's not true, 15th I think. [p] 2002.
Saturday, the 13th [p] May no April [p] 002 - 2002.
Today must be the eight. So it's April the eighth two-oh-oh-two.
the date is the ninth I believe. (p: Of what month and year?) April oh-two.
The date today is the 11th, Thursday the 11th. April.
today is the 23rd i believe, today is the 24th
I think it's the 9th, I think [p] uh... Mar- April. [p] 02
April...I think it's, I know it's Thursday, I think the twenty-third or twenty-fourth. I'm not sure which.
Oh let's see. It is April 29th, is it? I know it's toward the end of the month. 2001
Today is the seventeenth, four-seventeen. (p: What year?) Two-thousand two.
Friday. paused You did say what day is it? <P> It is April 12th
what is the date today? [p] oh lets see uh the 21st 21st of april
It's the ... April 14th, I think... Taxes are due Monday, no it's the 13th. My son's birthday is the 14th.
Um, March 18th, I think. No, April 18th.
thisis Thurday, I'm pretty sure. (repeat) Probably the 9th, I think. (p: Of what month and year?) May 02.
I wrote a check out today too,... let's see, it's the 8th or the 9th.
today today is the 14th april My husband corrected me today is the 15th.
You would have to ask me that!! I've been on vacation! What is it? the 17th? April 17? I don't know. [p] 02
let's see it's saturday, I don't have a calendar. the 20th? april, [p] 2002 04/20/02
today is um tuesday or is it wedsday oh I have to look at my watch ... I often get turned around on that. That's one of the things they ask me over at the Alzheimer's clinic, which is tomorrow, by the way.
the 16th of May '02 (I looked at my watch)
May, the--oh, it's Mayday. May the first.
uh today is uh the 10th or 11th i dont keep much track of dates becauseim not doing much going by days you know if i hav eappointments people call or i ask to go shopping on certain days im not too sure on the date from day to day.
The date is the third, I think. No, it's the second.
13, 4/13/03 ... Cahange that date to the 14th, will you? Sunday the 14th. [p] april [p] 02
This is April the 13th I believe [p] 2002
It's about the 21st, i don't keep track very well. It's the 21st of April [p] 2002.
Oh, it's April seventeenth. Maybe it's the eighteenth. I know it's Wednesday. (p: In what year?) Two thousand and two.
the date today is the 16th of april 2002.
I don't know, abnout April fourth I'll say, I don't know what it is. Fifth. (p[: What year is it?) Two-oh-oh-two.
to--day iss april 7th is that close? i wnt to church today, daylight savings time how could i forget that
today is april 26th I believe, close to that, I'm retired, I don't keep track!
oh god. It's the... i'm not sure. The 19th. No it's the 20th, I'm cheating I'm looking at the calendar. [p] April 2002.
April 15th and if you haven't filed your income tax you're in trouble. [p] 2002.
well let's see Monday was the first soI guess today is the 5th of April
I have to look at my calendar! April 17, 2002.
Uh today is, I think it's the 14th, 13th of May (p: what year?) 2002. I have a birthday Friday.
I have to stop and think, I just drew a blank
what is the date today? Today is the 2nd of May '02.
oh dear haha april uh 20th is it i haven't looked at my calendar today april 21st i have a dr appt tomorrow 22nd
I have no idea. Oh wait. It's April 22nd, 2002.
that's a good question, June... 15th? June, no April 15, 2002.
hmm uh April 22nd or 23rd, I don't know. I can never remember what the date is.
The date today--April--the first week in April
well it is may the I don't know the date. I just don't pay any attention. It's not very far in may, just a few days. I haven't had to write a check or anything. I guess it is the 5th or 6th, I haven't really paid any attention.
Oh boy... it must be April the 16th (or 15th?) 2002.
i don't know the 8th or 9th. i think it is the 9th i got to look at the calendar i was right it was the 9th of april
I really don't know. April 4 or 5th or 6th or something around there.
Let's see, I know it's April, April 7th or 8th. Okay, it's the 7th.
Oh today I think is April eighth, (p: In what year?) Two-oh-two, I mean twenty-oh-two.
well, I should remember because we just had family night the night before last. The 14th? the 15? I can't tell you for sure, and that is unusual because I usually get the date from the paper in the morning.
today is the 28th, 29th (p) this is April 2002
Today is April uh let's see it must be 19th.
I think this is the 15th no its' the 14th, tomorrow's tax day. April 14th, 2002.
uh its april 25th 19 no haha twenty o two
the tenth of april I was wrong its the 11th i didn't look at myw atch off the topo fmy head i thought it was the 11th
It's the last day od April, so it should be the 30th [p] 2002.
Um, I don't know. Should I guess? Uh, the 20th. I'm going to say it's the 19th.
Um I believe it's the 17th, is it? As a retired person the days go by. Oh yes, it is the 17th. (p: Of what month and year?) This is May 2002.
uuh, apirl 9th um 2002 i think its the ninth
Today is the twenty-sixth of April, 2002. Fortunately I have a calendar right in front of me.
Oh, let's see. This is April 21st. 2002.
Well it must be about the sixteenth; no, it's the seventeenth, the seventeenth of April, two thousand and two.
the date today you know what that's a problem i can tell you what the day is it is wednesday, is it the 24th
ooh it is i dont really know april 21st? i think its the 22nd of april
lets see i believe you ask me that i was wondering alittle bit ago what the heck day it was its may 8th i believe
may I think it's the 4th or 5th--I'm not sure 2002
Uh today is the 11th of April 2002 My daughter's birthday.
I think it's the 23rd, but I'm really not sure, I just got back from my daughter's.
may hmm it is so nice in fla in classes april either the 8th or ninth P) 2002.
oh , great, I'm not in the kitchen with the calender, it is the 17th, <P> of April, '02
The first, May Day. As a matter of fact, it's my wife's birthday. (p: What year is it?) 2002.
April 16th. I only know because yesterday was income tax day.
it's the 17th of April, 2002, did you want the year too?
April 15th, because yesterday was my birthday.
I know it's a Wednesday, but what is the date ? I don't know it.
uh, it is the 26th , I'm not sure , i think it is April
The date today is I was trying to look at my watch... April 7th [p] 2002.
today's date is thursday the 25th of April 2002
[p]It is Friday the 27th[p]oh no its Friday the 26th [p] The month is April and the year is 2002.
It's April 29 [R admitted she cheated], 2002
uh lord, um, 19th no 20th. [p] this is april, 2002. 04/20/02 (I think her husband may have helped her, but it is too noisy in this office for me to hear precisely any background noise on her end.)
Today the date is the 26th of April, 2002.
today is--ha, good question--April 20-something, 2002
today is the honey what is the date today? today is sunday the 21st of april.
The date today? [p] Tuesday the let's see 9th [p] April [p] 2001 2.
Ha. I can look at the paper and tell you. It must be about the 16th or the 17th of PAril
April 29th or 30th [p] 2002. Tomorrow's Mayday.
Today is um twenty-fourth of April, I think. Twenty-fifth. I figured it out, I had an appointment.
Hmmm. What is the date today. Let's see - today must be about the 12th.
APRIL 11, i HAD SO MUCH COMPANY THAT I CAN[T RTEMEMBER
The date is tne 9th, 10th. I think. (Laughter). This is the 9th. (p: Of what month and year?) This is May 9th 2002. 1002. 2002.
I think it's May 8th (p: What year?) 2002.
I think it's the 20th of April, (p: What year?) 1902. Tomorrow is the 20th, today is the 19th.
Uh April the 11th. 2002. I'm sure you knew that.
Today is October the 30th, April! The 30th, 2002.
Now let me look at the calendar on that one... I'ts Monday, and it's April the 8th. [p] 2002.
today is the .... 14th I didn't give you the month, do you want the month too [P yes] April, '02
i think it is about the 23rd or 24th i can't tell you. today is the 24th
April tenth-- eleventh, nineteen-oh-two. (p: Did you say tenth or eleventh?) I said tenth, but it is the eleventh. (p: Nineteen-oh-two?) Yes. Two Thousand and two! Did you get that?
Today? tuesday, the 16th, 2002. [p] April
uh let me see, it is the 26th or 27th, I think the 27th [p] april [p] 02 04/27/02
well, I,m looking at my calendar, and it's the 21st. My calendar is my guideline: it tells me what I'm supposed to be doing.
Let's see it should be April 30th, I think...is it? (p: What year?) Uh 2002.
I don't know. let's see. I gotta stop and think.
today must be the 27th of april, 2002 04/27/2002
April 9 P) April 10 I am looking at the calendar 2002.
The date should be about the 21st [p] April [p] 202. That's 2002.
it should be the 17th (p) April, income tax time (p) 2002
uhhh. i have no idead uh i think its april were getting pretty well twoard s the end of april let me look at my calendar.....and today is sat the 27th
April 12, Oh, it's the 13th, I just checked my watch. 2002
Today is Wednesday no it's Tuesday. [p] Today is give me a minute and I'll tell you... the 23rd [p] April [p] 2
Uh, let me look at my watch here. The 16th of April, 2002.
oooh today is the 23rd no, the 16th. I just happen to have a calendar here.
oh! april eee 19th or 20th somewhere past the middle of the month i dont keep track of the days except in the morning when i take my blood sugar count.
Today? Oh I don't know. It's Tuesday the 9th. I just looked at the calendar. [p] April the year is 2002.
Today is April the 5th I guess, i don't know how close that is. Oh wait a minute. oh never mind.
Today is the 8th May er April the 8th, year 2002.
today is Thursday the 18th of April 2002
Are we about done? You ask the same questions just word them differently. [p] Well it pisses me off. uh you can start skipping them - you're finished with me
april the 31st april the 30th the last day, one more day it is the 29th
uh today is uah, i'm not sure must be 6th 6th or 7th
Why did you ask me that?? Today is Tuesday, probably about the 9th or 10th. [p] April 2002.
the date today , it is the 7th , March, no April 6th, is it the 5th? <ME> I don't have a calender
april i havent even looked at the calendar ha i'm not sure.
oh, I just went shopping today and it is the 12th. [P] it is the fourth month of 2002, April.
I've got the paper in front of me and it says the date is April 26th.
Oh the date today I think it's the 18th but I haven't looked at the calendar. Retired people don't need to know the date.
what is the date today? well the first! o two
the date is today must be April the 12th, Sat. the 13th or 14th
It's the 30th of April, my wife's 85th birthday (laughter). (p: What year?) 2002.
today is the last day .today is the 30th of april the last day of april
ok april twnety....seventh i think can i cheat and look in my check book i just wrote a check....yup april 27th, 2002
either the 8th or the 9th, the 8th I think
14th [p] April oh today's the 13th [p] 02.
todays date is the 2nd of may 2002 i had to think about that for a second yes ok
Monday. [p] I'll look at my watch... the 22nd [p] April [p] 02
Uh, I'm not exactly sure. I know it's Sunday, but I don't know what the date is.
today is the 21st of may, march, April! I had to look at my watch, was that cheating.
today is Friday the 25th I think April 2002
today is uh i know its april 24 25th 2002 i think
I think it's the 20th--but I don't know for sure since I retired--of April '02
that's a good question... today is april the 10th 2002
The date today. After you retire, it's hard to keep track of it. I think it's the 20th.
Oh let me look at the calendar. It's Tuesday the 30th. I don't pay much attention to dates. (p: What month and year?) It's April 02.
it's my brother's birthday 27th of april [p] 2002 04/27/2002
I'm not sure. I know it's May the 2nd '02
26th I think One day isabout like the next
This is April the 15th tax day. [p] 2002.
Seems to me it's A eighth, hm, no-- the thirteenth is Saturday, maybe it is the eighth, or close to it. (p: You said April eighth?) Yes, I think that's right. (p: In what year?) Two-thousand-two.
I don't know, I guess it's the 24th of April. I didn't look.
what is the date today? it must be the 14th or the 15th
Uh April...tenth or eleventh. (p: What year?) Two thousand and two.
the 15th. [p] ... the 15th of April [p] 2002
today is the uh um tuesday'd be the 6th i think or something like that no its the 7th
The 6th--no wait a minute. I'm thinking of my sister's birthday. The 10th of April '02
The date today is Thursday the 18th[p] April 18th 2002
Today's the 17th I believe [p] April [p] 02.
Oh. Today is hmmm. I haven't even looked at the paper today, I have to stop and look. April 14th or 15th.
Today is the 20th of April 2002--or the 21st--yeah, today is Sunday the 21st.
It's the 19th of April (p: What year?) 2002.
Oh boy, the 29th. (p: Of what month and year?) April 29th, 2002.
(Laughter) 'Bout twenty-sixth (p: Of what?) April. (p: Of what year?) 2002.
Todayyyy is the ninth, the ninth of April. (p: In what year?) Two thousand-two.
i know it is saturday I believe it is the 27th of april [p] 2002 04/27/2002
I think it's about the 18th of April 2002
Uh the 26th of April, Friday. [p] uh 2002.
Today is April the 29th. (p: What year?) 2002.
April 12th, 19 no 2002 I can't get used to the new century.
today is april hmmm im not even sure. i think it is april twenty.....third last night i went out with the girls
The Date today? It's the 19th of April 02.
Today is my daughter's birthday, the 20th of April
It's is it the 8th today? I think it's the 8th of April, 2002.
Um gosh today is twenty-fifth of April, two-oh-oh-one, or two, yeah.
Uh April the...twenty-second or something like that, I'm not sure exactly. (p: What year?) 92. 91.
the date you say? I t is April 5th ,2002
i should know but i can't think. i don't know around the the 14th, 15th, it's the 16th
the 12th i don't know i didn't pay attention to what day it was, i didn't pay attention, it's the 12th
I think it's the 9th or 10th [p] April [p] 202 I mean.. yeah.
It's the 24th of April, I think. Wednesday, isn't it? (p: What year?) 2002.
Twenty-fifth of April. (p: What year?) 2002
what is the date today ? well today is the 16th of april my grandaughters 37 years old today and she has twins and they were 4 years old the 14th she has two green houses
Uh, let's see. The date is April the 21st.
the 22nd, 23rd, something like that,I should know because I had a meeting today (p-do you know the month or the year?)oh, yes, April, 2002.
today is uh, the 11th isn't it? of April
this is May either 12 or 13th, somewhere in there (p) no, (p) 02
9th of april 02 no today's the 10th by god, I lost a day.
I don't know for sure ... I was just wondering about that a while ago. I havent looked at the calendar today, it's around the 20th. I don't look at the calendar all that much, I just go from day to day.
today must be about the 20th of april. [p] 2002 04/20/02
The um, the date is the um, 8th of April.
Today? The 15th. I think. [p] April [p] 2002.
the 4th, the 3rd of [what month] may,2002. 05/03/02
It's May the 8th, No! It's May the 9th. I looked it up. (p: In what year?) 2002.
I don't look too much at the calendar--it's april 30th 2002
I think its the 25th of April but the newspaper is not in front of me. Thursday. [p] 2002
Today must be about April the 7th [p] 2002
april the letss see 23rd i think unless i look at my calendar i believe its the 23 of april
Not really sure. April the 10th, I think
May 4th--I beg your pardon it's May 3rd 2002
it's the 10th of april today i'm going to a genalogy meeting
the 12th of April, or maybe it's the 11th, of 2002
Today is I think it's the 9th. April 9th, Tuesday. [p] 2002.
April tenth I think, but boy I'm not sure. Two-thousand two. It may be the eleventh.
Uh, it's um, let's see. I'm mixed up. I can't think. I don't know what the date is.
I don't know. I haven't looked at the calendar.
today is the let's see 12th [p] april, 02.
What its uh April on a Thursday 25th I guess[p] uh 02
Today is April the...fifth? Today is Friday? Yep, April fifth. (p: What year?) Two-thousand and two.
may 3, may 5th is Cinco da Mayo 2002. 05/03/02
the 17th [p month] I have to think about that, March. ... April!
Today is the uh 19th of uh April 19 uh 2002.
oh boy, it's the 18th or 19th. No it's the 20th, I have a calenday . [p] April, 2002.
4/25/02, I've been writing it all day.No,it is the 24th
wednesday oh im trying to think this is the saturday the twenty third or something?
the date today oh oby i seldom know that one must be the its the 22nd of paril no it'd be the 21st of april
Uh, May the 9th, my granddaughter's 21st birthday.
i havent the slight idea, june the 3rd i think that's what i don't pay attention to anymore unless i am writing a check
The day is April 25th , I'm guessing. [p] 2002
Let me think about this.... April 10th, 2002. i was wrong. It's the 11th.
It's april the 12th uh 2002. You almost caught me in saying 19.
let's see today must be the 12th, I'm cheating because I'm looking at my calendar, no it is the 13th of April, 2002.
today is the uh id have to look at my watch i think to day is aaah...write down i dont know wht date it is id have to look at my watch
Uh, soon as I look at my watch I'll tell you. It's May 1st.
Today is the uh 9th of uh April. [p] 02.
the date today is the 2nd isn't ti no im sorry the fourth
Oh boy, today it is Saturday, march 9, 2002
today is a april either the 8th or the 9th let me look at the calendar so today is tuesday april the 9th of 02
14th or 15 P)april 14 or 15ill say 15th 2002
Uh May 20th? or the 21st (p: What year?) 2002.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Tuesday April 9 2002
Today is the fifth, I believe. Friday the fifth. (p: Of what month") Of April. (p: Of what year?) Two-thousand two.
it is the 9th , 8th or 9th. Fri. The 8th think
todays date it is the 12th of april 2002
oh let's see, I was writing checks, somewhere arounnd the 13th, oh I'm not sure, I have to look at the calendar pretty regularly
I do believe is April elevent two-thousand and two.
Oh my dear I think its the 27th of April I'm not sure its Thursday[p] 2002
it's April 2nd, I think, it's May 2nd (p) 2002
I think it's about the 22nd or somewhere around there, of April, 2002
hmm, i have to guess at that it'd be about the fifth well i'm one day off
Today is the 23rd of April, isn't it? [p] 2002.
Today is Tuesday the ninth of April (p: What year?) Oh-two.
Oh boy, you are getting very sticky. April 15
The 20th of Ap of March no it's April. [p] 02
its uh I don't know. probably the 2oth that's a guess.[p]its april
It should be April 20th, Saturday. [p] 2002
Oh let me see April the 16th, 2000. I missed a day? The 16th or 17th.
todays date is lets see aapprill the 20th
I don't know after looking he says the 15th
I don't know, it's Wednesday, it doesn't bother me though-- April, about seventeen, eighteenth? Somewhere in there. (p: In what year?) Two thousand two.
i can't remember ive been at an interview with an ins co for asbestos all day long.
Today is the 17th (p: Of what month and year?) May 2002.
What is the date today??[p] It is April must be about the 12th.
May 23rd, nope, May 22nd. Tomorrow is the 23rd. 2002
well, the date's the 30th (p) April (p) 2002
On today is the seventeenth, oh, of April. (p: What year?) Oh-two.
Fifth month the 20th day, Monday the 20th of May. (p: What year?) 2002.
April... I have to look it up... 20th, 2002
i believe it is the 29th i haven't looked at the calendar today
oh you would ask me that wouldn't you? unless I look at a calendar I don't rememnber. just a minute, I believe it is the 27th of April. you see how easy it is not to know that date?
Tuesday, I don't know the 22nd [p] April
it is the 12th of April, getting toward tax time. [p] 2002.
today is the 4th of April, I think. No, I'm sure of it.
Today's about the 22nd, isn't it. Monday.
April 14th,oh yeah 15th, income tax day.
let's see, days don't mean much to me. it must be about the 20th of april [p] 02 04/20/02
i dont know haha i know what it is its four nine o 2 because my b-days friday
Sunday, April the 8th. No, No, today is the 8th
Hm Its either the 26th or 27th. 26th I think [p] Today's date? well of course its April 2002.
I think its the 11th of April. It should be, I wrote some checks today.
The date today. I have to look at my watch. The 21st. No, the 22nd. I don't pay much attention to those things.
The date today is--good question. I think it's the 9th today, of April.
Oh, that stuff. He'll trick you about those questions. He knows the answers, but he doesn't worry about those things because he doesn't have to.
the date is the 26th the day of april of 02
I god I don't know. Things are mixed up. 15th, oh it's tax day, April 15th [p] 02.
the16th of april-"asking wife" the 13th P) 2002
it is the 4th month, the 27th day , the year is ' 02
The date today, I believe is the fourth of April, two-thousand two.
oh my god I have no idea, like it is 27th or 28th of april I don't work I don't pay any attention to what the date is.
today is march 8th isn't it let me take a lot at my calendar oh it's april the 8th i'm sorry
the seventh of mar...april now two oh two
Let's see it's april the 19th or 20th--I'm not sure [laughs]--2002
today? oh lordy isn'tit the 10th or 11th when youre retired you dont look at a ccalendar. its the 11th. you hav eno need to knowthedte.
Oh I think it's about the eighth of April, oh-two, somewhere around there. We were supposed to leave for home Wednesday, but now I can't do it.
today is the 11th of april, I think, 2002.
The date is the 19th of May. (p: What year?) 2002.
Well I'm not that bright I think it's the 11th without looking I know it's Thursday of April. I haven't looked at the calender yet.
Today is uh 4 let's see so it has to be the 27th [p]Oh April 27th 2003 Oh I keep thinking its Saturday its Friday Oh it has to be April 26th 2003
Um, Sunday, April 22. Sorry, wait a second. April 21st. 2002.
The only way I can do it is to look it up. It's my daughter-in-law's birthday. It's the 21st.
today is April 30, 20002, I think. Tuesday.
i believe it s the 24th of april zero two
The day before Mother's Day. I think it's the 9th. That's my best guess. [p] May [p] 2002.
Today's the 23rd of april, no, the 22nd [p] 2002.

R's report of birthdate
february 14th, 1930 -valentines day same day as oregon's feb 14 1859.
oh dear march 23 on easter sunday 1913 03/23/1913 and it will never come around again on my birthday during my lifetime.
12 29 <P> <ME> December, 1929? <R> right
1924 [p] uuuuh June 10 i think i gave you the wrong age i'll be 78 in june im 77 now.
10/24/1916 ... I get the day and the year mixewd up quite often. But I did that in college and got a good date out of it.
the 11th of september , one nine three four
1926. January the 11. Jeez, that makes me 76.
january 7th, 1922 then i'll be a year old next jan 6th then i'l be fully 80 urs old
i was born in tongonoxie, Kansas on i think it was a Friday. the second month and the fifth date of 24 it was either 4:00 on wednesday or friday i dont remember my momma told me.
my father said i was born 9/13/13 but my birth certificate said i was born 9/10/13
oh 1936, august 16 08/16/1936 but that is what my birth certificate says(I was really born augusts 16, 1935. I was adopted at age two and the court house burned, my records never got corrected ...)

R's report of current president
...........im having a senior moment here and i dont know
George Hebert Walker Booth, er Bush!! George W!
Oh, gosh, who is? Uh, whose our president? Just a minute... (lengthy pause in background and conversation with spouse in background) Oh, George Bush.
It's um...I can see him...but I can't tell you his name right now.
That's a question that's difficult to answer. The titular president is George Bush
some person who i wish wasnt bush goerge w
President Bush. George Bush, I think it is.
well I think it is george bush's son george w. bush
I don't have a president, but some quirk we have George Bush
Bush, he's not my presdent, but he's in office
Duba... yeah right. George Bush. W. Bush
george dubaya bush, don't ask me what dubaya stands for i know i read it.
oh gosh I should not know that. I've known, but I cannot think of it now. When I hang up I'll think of it.
Oh God don't ask me those terrible hard questions! I't's debatable. The person in office now is George W. Bush. Whether or not he won Florida is debatable.
oh my goodness, if you hadn't adsked, I could have told you ... Bush
Well unfortunately George Bush. He was appointed.
unfortuantely george w bush the billionaire
Oh Jeez you gotta be kidding... what is his name? I can't remember.
William ooops, George Bush. Can't let slick willy slip in.
george "wow I can't believe I pulled it off" Bush.George Bush Jr.
she said-the one I don't like, said proxy
Hays or lincoln I have an invitaion to go to dinner with them. George w. bush
oh do we have one now george bush jr george w bush
(Laughter) George Bush, George Double-ewe Bush.
boy I hate to say it, George W. Bush, blast him.
I have to stop and think. Uh. I can't remember.
George Bush, don't know what his middle intial is, w maybe.
Well it was Bush, but somebody might have shot him..
hahaha do we have to bring him in mr bush
Don't make me say it again!!! (she's said George Bush earlier).
the guy who's father was. what's his name?
Gosh darn, who would that be outside of Carter... George... Bush.
I hate to say this but it's George W. Bush. That hurts me badly.
the man i wish wasn't george bush worse thing that ever happened
Chase...what's his first name? He's the second Chase we've had. Huh!
Personally, I don't have a President. Bush.
you know the last time they asked i said i don't even want to say his name because i hate him so much so just say i don't know. I disagree strongly. and all of his cabinet members either all fo them i hate.
Oh...Bush, George Bush the second, or Junior.
Oh golly I wish he'd stay in Texas! Bush.
i don't know if he's the president or not He talks a lot but doesn't say anythibg
The son of George W. Bush no, this is George W. Bush
oh how about that? can't think of his name .... oh, I can't think of his name. Who is president now is George Bush.
George Double-ewe Bush. You know, you could really embarrass someone with these questions!
Oh, um, I don't fool much with that kind of thing...politics. Bush is the President of the United States.
Well it should be...but it's George Double-ewe Bush.
is it bill clinton or is mr. bush. George W. Bush.
nixon haha thats what i wnat to say uh uh heck i cant think of his name he 's the son of oh id ont know. ....................bush
Oh gosh to hate to say it... George W Bush
Well it depends on who you ask, in my book it's Mr Bush.
Bush, Guess there's two, but I can't remember all these names.
George Bush, or someone in his cabinet who makes him change his mind back or forth
uh, i think its bush i dont pay att to that
Oh Double-yah! You know, George, like! Mister Bush.
oh let me see now I think it is one of those bushes. george bush.
The President of the United States is George Bush. Yes, of course, for God's sake. I love the guy.
oh dont ask me that bush i dont know his first name i think its george they hav ehim on tv now
Oh let's see, that's Junior, Mister Bush. They change so fast!
What's his name ? Oh Good night, I know his name, honestly I do. Oh boy. Now you've got me on the tail end here.
That's such a joke. How come that's asked again? I don't think he should be president. It's sad...

R's report of previous president
um cant think of his name um ,I can see him, I don't know
mr clinton! did nt we all vote for hinm?
His father, no..wait aminute..Bill Clinton
Carter No!!! Sorry... Oh god, that's weird, i can't remember his name. I can picture him, he got into a lot of trouble. Oh what is his name.
hmm haha oh god i could see him but not his nbame
Uh, oh, can't even think of his name, offhand.
UUh the democrat but I can't think of his name right now.
oh my! ... haven't thought of it lately ... oh, Clinton, of course.
I've driven that out of my mind already. Hilary Clinton.
Just before Bush...shoot. You know, this is my problem. If you ask me five minutes from now, I'd be able to tell you...Clinton, Clinton.
i guess i don't know. i know but i can't tell you.
Oh boy... who was president before Bush? You know.. I can't recall... I should know that one. I just didn't vote for him. I'm a REpublican
bush, uh uh uh uh uh he's in cuba i don't remember
uuuh....let me oh ohoh bill clinton hahah
Just before him I don't consider a president.. Bill Clinton.
Mister (laughter)...Mister Clinton. Jefferson I believe.
yes he is on the front page of today's paper, hilary is his wife. still probing it is in the paper i can look, he did not look in paper and we will go the next question bill and hiliary
oh, mister slippery, slippery Bill Clinton
Oh gosh. I have to say that name? I know it, but I can't spit it out at you.
Albert Gore. No, no, not Albert Gore. Billy Clinton. Or was it Monica? Bill Clinton. And his wife is now Senator.
um, carter, no not carter, um that's heck of a question. Clinton, Bill Clinton. I get it right, just late.
"Oh, I know his name. It's right on the tip of my tongue but I can't say. It's just slipped my mind."
Oh God, that Carter! I mean(laughter) not Carter, Clinton.
lets see clinton or was it? yes it blieve it was
the r asks someone in background who is president and he says clinton
We didn't have a president for 8 years. Clinton
I'm sorry in my mind I know it but I just can't say it
bill i can't think of his name it starts with a c
Uh...(laughter) uh...I can't think of his name right now.
uh uh ... Clinton! I couldn't think of his name!
Just before Bush was um, oh. I can't think of that off-hand.
uh, Carter, no,uh, I don't get much involved with politic's
Carter, no not Carter but ... my favorite. I can't think of it right now. That is one of my problems.
That chubby little guy... I should know that. I can't tell you.
uh i'd like to forget that jefferson william jefferson clinton
Who was president before him[p]... oh Clinton. Clinton. How could I forget him.
Uh, hm. Like those interviews on TV. I forget. Oh, Clinton of course. How could I forget him?
I'm having a senior moment. Clinton, clinton.
I can't think of his name right of my head, the one that had many problems with women
The one who had Lewinski, what's his name... He was a Democrat...
vill clinton and by the way he was not my favorite pres
Uh let's see, oh golly, that's terrible. I don't remember. Oh, uh, Clinton!
oh boy Clinton, Bill Clinton, if you want his full name
hmmm my mind just went blank uh clinton!
Kennedy. No. I don't pay much attention to...
Well, boy I'm not that old, how would I know... Clinton
gosh, I can't think of his name. What was his name?? .... Clinton! Finally got it.
ummm...oh that guy fromarkansas cant remember hisname right now...clitnon
um Willie, I've forgotten his name ... Clinton
Came from Arkansas, what was his name? Clinton
ahhh ,oh shit , You got me on that, I don't know
Do I have to say that SOB's name? Clinton.
that slick will y bill clinton and the other george bush before him and ronald reagan b4 him carter ford nixon
Uh, I don't quite remember what his name is. Clinton.
well I hate to tell you, this dirty guy: Bill Clinton
oh god, I know who it is ... hold on--Clinton!
god I can't even remember his name clinton.
Oh, Jimmy Carter. Oh, not Carter. Bill Clinton.
hilary william clinton william jefferson clinton
oh what's his name, oh my goodness bush and clinton. I can see him but I don't remember his name.
I can't think of it right at the moment, he was a trouble a day though ... Clinton
um that cute little whatever ... Bill Clinton. I don't htink he's cute but I had to say that.
was it his father? I can't remember! Oh, Clinton!
Good heavens, I don't know. I never keep up with politics. Oh, Clinton.
you caught me on that one--not that i can't remember his name. That one I forgot
The name left me, I don't think about it so I've lost it.
Uh, Bill--I can't remember his last name. Clinton, Bill Clinton.
...Oh what's his name, I'm too sick to think.
I knew you were going to ask that. hmmm .. Clinton.
I remember coolige do you remember him? and remember the coolige damn they changed it to roosevelt and they changed ti to boulder. you remember the big fad that they brough the donkeys oout of the grand canyon. they actuyally came out of Mexico. clinton
his wife is senator from new york it will come to me i just don't recall at this particular occasion
.......bill clinton of course how could i forget good ol bill
President, can you believe my mind went dead for a moment, .. Clinton, it came to me.
Oh Golly, I don't know. Clinton was the president before.
ow boy, don't ask me about presidents... ow man, I can't remember. Oh, Clinton, bill Clinton
Before him? Just a minute ... let me ... I know the name perfectly well but I have a block on the name.
I don't remember. i don't concentrate on those presidents.
Uh, I don't want to say his name. Mr. Nice Guy Clinton. That's why we got a lot of our problems today...
oh god! i dont think *you* know! I can't think of the mans name, I don't know who was. Well who was? I want to know!
Uh, mmm. Let's see, was that Carter? I'd have to think about that. I'm not much on politics.
this guy I can't really stand--I can't remember his name--don't want to remember it. It's Clinton
Before him ha ha smooth willie Bill Clinton
Oh, I can't think of his name. I don't know.
uh it was uh oh haha i can say it but i know it uh hu iknow it and i can see him but i cant say ti oh boy that makes me mad.
Oh he's the lady killer, President Clinton.
What was that guy's name--[laughs]--Clinton.
Uh oh dear Billy Oh shoot I can't remember...Clinton Bill Clinton
William Clinton William Jefferson Clinton
I know his name but can't think of in now--Clinton
Uh, Bill Clinton. William Jefferson Clinton.
I think it was jefferson william jefferson clinton.
president Nixon, no what am I talking about clinton. [note: quick change of response]
Well, one I don't like to mention, it was carter, no no no no clinton, william jefferson clinton.
Oh ah... ladies' man... a what was his name... name's don't come to me.
clinton the worst president we've ever had
oh my gosh ... Clinton. I'd like to forget him
clinton, bush, reaegan, carter, ford, uh jonson, kennedy, eisenhower before that
Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton... Sorry about that, I'm watching TV at the same time.
ok now i know its clinton i didn't know last time i knew it was clinton but i said carter its so embarrassing
Oh dear. Who was President just before him? To be honest, I don't remember. I didn't pay that much attention. It wasn't Johnson, was it? No it wasn't Johnson. I don't remember, I'm sorry. Politics and I don't get along too well. Let me rephrase it
That's another joke. Bill. But he was pretty good. I wasn't married to him, thank God.

R's answer to math problem
i can't do ., i tried it before and it just won't work
3 from 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is--11, and 3 from 11 is 8, and 3 from 8 is 5, and 3 from 5 is 2
3 from 20--that would be 17, that would be 14, 11, 9 and 6 and 3 and 1
3 from 20 is 18, 15 and 12 and ah 9 6 and 3
lets see [p]oh verbally ok I have to sit down and do some figuring[p] it would be 18 3 from 18 would be 15 3 from 12 would be 8.... 8 5 [p] If I take away 3 then it would be 2.
20 then 17 14 3 from 14 is 7 three from 7 4 three from 4 1
3from 20[p]well lets see 20.. 3 from it is 17 14 11 9 6 3 0 Is that right? it should be.
Well uh we're looking at uh 17 14 11 uh 8 5 2 and -1
Oh, that's--you know, I'm not good at three. 3 from 20 is 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is 11, and 3 from 11 is 8, and 3 from 8 is 5, and 3 from 5 is 2.
Well, 20 minus 3 is 17, minus 3 is 14, minus 3 is 11, minus 3 is 8, minus 3 is 5, minus 3 is 0.
3 from 20 would be 17, 3 from 17 would be 14, 3 from 14 would be 11, 3 from 11 would be 8, 3 from 8 would be 5, 3 from 5 would be 2.
ok 17 you say 3 that d be 14 11 8 5 2 that do it?
Prox says she wouldn't be able to do that.
o, my that's a hard one for me. 20 17 14 12 9 6 3 1
okay, 3 from 20 is 17 14 11 9 7 4 and then one
Okay, 17, 14, uh, 11, and 8, and 5, and 2. And that's it.
3 from 20 is 17 14 11 3 from 11 is 8 3 from 8 is 5 and 3 from 5 is 2
3 from 20? 17, and then you want 3 from 17? It'd be 14, and 11, and 8, 5, and 2.
3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 14 is 11; 3 from 11 is 8; 3 from 8 is 5; and 3 from 5 is 2.
17 3 from 16 is 13 3 from 12 is 9 3 from 11 is 8 .... 3 from 3 is 0.
I'm not good at that. ME:you can subtract 3 from 20. <R> 17. ME: then 3 from 17,<R> 14 Me: 3 from 14 <R> 11 Me: 3 from 11 <R> 8, Me: 3 from 8 <R> 5 Me:3 from 5 <R> 2
That'd be 17, okay, it'd be 14, and uh, 14, 11, 3 more would be 7--no, wait a minute 11, and subtract the 3, right? 8, and then 5, and then 2.
This is what i don't like.17/14/11/8/5/2
Okay twenty minus three is seventeen, seventeen minus three is fourteen, fourteen minus three is eleven, eleven minus three is eight, eight minus three is five, five minus three is two. And then you're down to minus one.
I don't understand the question. (repeat) Okay seventeen fourteen, let's see...eleven, eight, five, two.
Seems like I done that before. 20. that would be 17, 14, 11, 8,5, 2.
3 from 20 is 17, 14, 11, and 8 would be 5 and 2
Three from twenty leaves seventeen fourteen eleven would be eight, would be five, would be two.
well it'd be 17, 14 uhuh 13 um 10 7 4 and uh 1
Oh, I can't so that unless I use a pencil 17 14 11 9 then 6 oh those are my time tables ... and then 1.
ok well the first # is 17 14 um...11uh...8 5 & 2
Okay, 17, we have 14, we have 11, we have 8, we have, um 7, oh not 7, we have 5, we have 3--not 3, 2.
Okay, so like... 17 and then take 3 from that? That's a hard one.
do you want me to give them to you individually I'm down to 14, then -3 gives you 11, then you got 8 then you've got five then you've got three. I'm not so good at ...
I'm a little sow on this, so bear with me ...19 16 13 10 7 4 1
3 from 20 17 and then what? [p] 17 first one 14 11 8 hmm...5 2
17, 24, 21, well I'm going up aren't I 17, 14, 11, 28 I mean 8, then 5, 2 no 3, then 1 no [so, you were on 5] I don't know.
Well there's 17, then there's 14, then there's 11, then there's 8, then 5, 2.
17 14 11 9 no 8 5 7 im sorry ive become confused did i say 5, 2
3 from 20? is 17 then subtract 3 from that is the next numeral. well it just kind of stumps me.
Uh let's see ............what do you want me to do?[p] would be 17 and 14 and 11 then 8 and 5 then 2
3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 14 is 11; 3 from 11 is 9; 3 form 9 is 6; 3 from 6 is 3; and 3 from 3 is zero.
Seventeen, oh, twenty, seventeen, fourteen, eleven, eight, five, two. Do you want me to go to negative numbers? (p: That's up to you.) Minus one, minus four, minus seven...(laughter) is that far enough?
You mean out loud? Three from twenty is seventeen, fourteen, eleven, eight, five, two, nothin'.
From 20.. Do you want me to do it over the phone? 17,14, 11, 8, 5, 2
3 from 20 would be 17, 14, 11, 9, no 8, excuse me, 5, 2, and that's it.
3 from 20 is 17 and then 14 then 11 then, wait a minute, then 8 then 5 then 2
20 is 17 is 14 is 11 is 8 is 5 is 1 ohh is 2
Oh my gosh! 3 from 20. 17 15 12 tangled up... no.
you mean like uh 3 from 17 is 14 and 3 from 14 is 11 3 from 11 is 8 3 from 8 is 5 3 from 5 is 2
17 --I 've got to get my brain going here 14, 11, 8 5, 2
17 14 11 8 5 2 and we ran out of numbers.
alright, 3 from 20 that's 17 14 11 8 5 2
Oh, I never been good at arithmetic. 17, that would be from 27? 17, 14, 12, no that wasn't right, [do you want to go any further?] no
oh boy! 17 14 11 8 8 5 2 my math is just about shot anymore.
I don't understand that (p) 17,14,11,8,5,2
Oh geeze, seventeen, would be fourteen, would be eleven, and would be uh...eight, and then five, and then two, and then zero of course.
oh no, 3 from 20 that would be 17 then three from 17 again? that would be 14, and three from 14 would be 11, the next would be 8, and then three from 8 would be 5 and three from 5 would be 2.
ok 3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 is 14 3 from 14 is 11 8 3 from 8 is 5 3 from 5 is two and the balance is two
ok its 20 then 17 then 14 then 11 then 8 then 5 then 2
3 from 20 is 17 and then 14 11 and 8 5 2
3 from 20 is 17; and 3 from 17 is 14; and 3 from 14 is 11; and 3 from 11 is 8; and 3 from 8 is 5; and 3 from 5 is 2.
"Oh brother I am no good at that.... 3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 14 is 11; 3 from 11 is 8; 3 from 8 is ... where was I? 3 from 8 is 5; 3 from 5 is 2."
3 from 20 would be 17 and 3 minus from that would be 14 this is my weak point number 17, 14 11 and 3 from 11 is 8 and 3 from 8 is 3 and 3 from 5 is 2
Oh my goodness, that'd be 20, 17, 14, 11, 7, 4, and , 0.
i'm not very good at math... what did mean all the way down? I don't have a pencil in front of me... [p] Just a minute, I'll get a pencil... 17 14 11 8 5 2 then nothing
17 I've got such a headache, I can't think... 17 14 11 8 5 somewhere right in there.
Oh,horrors. 17, 14, 11,oh gosh, darn, 8, 5, 2.
3 from 20 is 17 14 11 8 5 2 and then I guess we would have a -2.
Don't-thats all i'm gonna do-got distractions.
You want me to verbalize that? 20 17 14 11 8...5...2 -1 -4 How far do I go?
Oh you know the last time I did that I goofed. Okay, 20, 17, 14, 11, 8, 5, 2.
Oh my goodness, three from twenty is seventeen, and then it would be fourteen, and eleven; seven, four, one.
hahahaha i doubt seriously that i cando that in the next hour or so lets go on well i can do it but heavens it'd tak.....
17 I'm sorry, I can't do mental arithmetic very well
i am not very good with math, let's go ahead and try it. 17 14 11 and then uh 8 5 and 3 from 5 leaves 2
17/15/13/10 Don't ask me my name right now I wouldn't rmember.
17 13 or was that 14?...10 7 4 I think I screwed up. (p: Do you want to start over?) No.
Well 3 from 20 would be 17; 3 from 17 would be 14 and 3 from 14 would leave 11; and 3 from 11 would leave 8; and 3 from 8 would leave 5 and 3 from would leave 2.
3 from 20 is 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is 11. 11, 10,9.8. and three from eight is, 8,7,6,5. three from five is 2.
all the way down from what 17 14 11 8 5 2 -1
Okay that would be seventeen, that would be fourteen, ah, eleven, um, eleven...that would be seven, that would be four, that would be one. Right? Did I get them all?
3 from 20 [p] 17 14 11 8 5 2 and we have 2 left over
20 minus 3 would be like 17; minus 3 would be 14; minus 3 would be 11; minus 3 would be 8; minus 3 would be 5; minus 3 would be 2.
ok lets see you gonna get 17 14 11 8 5 2
Three from twenty would be seventeen, fourteen, eleven, nine, six, three.
Uh, 3 from 20 is 17, and then 14, and then uh, 11, yeah, and then uh, 8,9,10,11, yeah--8, and then from 8, 5, and then 2, and then it's nothing.
17, 14, 13, uh, oh I'm subtracting 3, so that wouldn't work. Okay. 17, 14, 3 from 14 is 11, 8, 5, 2.
20 17 14 11 8 5 2, is that the bottem?<ME> yes. it is
17 [p] I'm not good at that... 3 from 17 is... 14 12 12 was it? 9 6 3
3 from 20 is 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is11, 3from 11 is 9, what, 3 from 11 is 9. anyway,that is close enough.
3 from 20 would be 17 then we'd go down to 14; then we'd go down to 11; the we'd go down to 8; then we'd go down to 5; then we'd go down to 2.
um 17 14 uh 11 uh um uh uh haha 8 5 uh 2
17 14 12 that's not right, I'm mixed up already 17 11? I'm mixed up on it. Subtraction has never been my strong point 17 14 11 8 5 2
3 from 20 uh would be 17 uh14 11 ah 8 and probably 4 or uh 5 would be the last one and 1 and the last would be 2 I guess.
I was afraid you were going to do that to me. If I called again, I'm going to write it down. It'd be ... start at 20 ? 20, and 17, and 14, uhh. 12. sigh. 12. boy, i'll tell you that's hard for me to go backwards. 12. 12. 9. 6. 3.0
Oh how nic Ok 187 uh 14 uh 12 9 he he eh 6 3 0
17 14 ... uh 11 8 ... boy oh boy 5 2. I did that wrong didn't I?
17 14 he gets mixed up when doing things backward
17 you mean, 14 11 take away 3 would be 8 8 take away 3 would be 5 take away 3 would be 2 and 2 take away 3 would be 0
Seventeen. (repeat) Do you mean, nineteen, eighteen...(p: No, I'm not asking you to count backwards.) (repeat) Three from twenty is seventeen. (p: ...and keep subtracting three from each new number.) What do you mean? (p: Well, you said seventee
I can't do that in my head. Any adding or subtracting, I have to put on paper. So, skip that one.
3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 would be 14 11 8 5 2
I could't do this in third grade either ... oh well, 17, 14, 11, ah 8, and 5, 2 and that's it, as far as I can go
17 14 is that you what you want? 11 8 5 2
ok so the first one'd be 17 14 11 and....8 5 2 -1 hahahah id ont have to go any farther do i
subtract 3 from 20 and then what [p] ok 17 14 11 8 5 2
Am I supposed to do it out loud. 17, 14,11, 8,5, 2.
um,um I don't know what you are asking <P> oh, ...(pauses) you mean tell you ? (ME:yes tell me) 17 14 11 9 is that right? (ME:hmmm) 6 all the way down to 3?(ME yes) 3
WOW! I haven't been to school for a long time! well it'd be 17 14 11 8 5 2
3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 14 3 from 14 11 3 from 11 9 3 from 9 6 3 from 3 is 3
Am I supposed to do this mentally? 17 14 11 9 6 3 0
17,14,11,9, no, not thinking very well, 8,5,2, i messed up someplace
oh god, that would be 17 14 11 i can't even think of it i know but i am not thinking too good 9 6 3
"3 from 20 is 17, 14, 11 ... -- I'm running out of energy" and I don't understand why you need all that technical information."
3 from 20 is 17 and then 14 and then 11 and then 8 5 and 2
Okay, um, well it's 17, uh, I'll tell you what. I'm not good at adding and subtracting. That's why I don't play Blackjack.
3 from 20 is 17, 14, 11, 8, 5, and 3. Oh I made mistake. 20 from 3 is 17, 17 from 3 is 14, 14 from 3 is 11, 11 from 3 is 8; 3 from 8 is 5; and 3 from 5 is 2.
i can't do that. 3 from 20 i can't do that in my head. 3 from 20 3 from 10 is 7 3 from 20 is 17 14 11 8 3 from 8 leaves 4 no leaves 5 3 from 5 leaves 2
3 from 20 ? 18. and then 15. 12, I think. and then it'd be 8. 8, 7. 6. 5 and then 2. and then nothing.
you want each one? ok 3 from 20 is 17 you want to go ahead ok 3 from 17 is uh.,.,.14 3 from 14 is 11 and 3 from 11 is uh 8? and 3 from 8 is 5 and 3 from 5 is 2! i think
17 , do you mean take 3 from 17? <ME: yes, then from each new number all the way down <R>14 11 8 5 2,0
3 from 20 that leaves you 17; 3 from 17 leaves you 14; 3 from 14 leaves you 11; 3 from 11 leaves you 7; 3 from 7 leaves you 4; and 3 from 4 leaves you 1.
no, I don't do math, I'm an artist. I refuse to do this because I am a none-mathematical person and when I was in second year college ... that is how much I hated math, that is a psychological hang-up, so I can see no sense in complying with this question
Oh, come on. 3 from 20 is 17, less 3 is 14, less 3 is 11, what else do you want ? less 3 is 8, less 3 is 8, less 3 is 2.
wait a minute! 3 from 20? 17 [p] 14 11 8 5 2
3 from 20 is 17 , 3 from 17 is 14 , 3 from 14 is 11, 3 from 11 is 8, 3 from 8 is 5 , 3 from 5 is 2
3 from 20 is 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is 11, 3 from 11 is 8, 3 from 8 is 5, and 3 from 5 is 2.
I'm not good at that. I have a learning disability.
17 I don't understand, could you repeat that? (repeat) 16 15 14...(p: I think you misheard) (repeat) 17 14 11 7, no, 8...5 2. My wife was coaching me, but I would have gotten it right anyways.
yes, beginning with 17 or 20? [p] 17 14 11 8 5 2
3 from 20 is 17 and 14, it's 11. is 8, is 5, is 2.
wait till I go get my computer. 17/14/ no forget it.
3 from 20 would be 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is 11 and 3 from 11 would be 8 and three from 8 is 5 and three from 5 is 2
Let's see. 3 from 20 is 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is 11, 3 from 11 is 7, 3 from 7 is 4, and 3 from 4 is 1.
17 is the first one. 14. 11. Let's see. Uhhhh. 8. 5. let's see. 2.
uh lets see 3 from 20 is 17 then youd'd have 14 then youd have 11 then youd have 8 then youd have 5 then youd have 2 then minus 1
Okay, 20, 17, 14, 11, uhhh, 7, where are we now? 4, and 1.
oh dear [p] do i tell youw hat they are [p] 17 14 11 8 5 2
Oh, 3 from 20 is 17, 17...is 14, 14 is 11, 11 is 8, and 3 from 8 is 5, and 3 from 5 is 2. 3 from 2 is hard to do...
17,14,11,8,5,2, and then you got nothing
20 less 3 17 less 3 14 less 3 11 less 3 8 less 3 5 less 3 2
Seventeen, all right; Oh, you mean from seventeen? All right. Fifteen...three from fifteen, oh gosh twelve, nine, um...six I think. And three, zero.
3 from 20 os 17 & 3 from what #? 17 is 13 12 oh youre getting me all confused.
17 you want me to keep going? [p] 13 10 7 4 1
Twenty, seventeen, fourteen, eleven,...eight, five, three, zero I guess. That doesn't work out right, it should be twenty-one.
17 14 I think 11 then ... would be 8 no, no it would be 7, then 4 then 1
17, 12, no wait a minute, 14, 11, 7, no 8, and 5, and 2.
Okay-- 17, 14, 11, 8, 5, 2, and then I have to come up with -1.
3 from 20 is, oh gosh, is 17; and 3 from 17 is 14--I can do this easier on paper than I can off the top of my head--would be 11 and 3 from 11 is 8 and 3 from 8 is 5 and 3 from 5 is 2
17, 14, 11, 8, 5, and I guess you'd say 2.
okay 3 from 20 is 17, uh. 14, uh. 11. 8.uh let's see 5. 2. -1
OK Oh Do you want me to do it now? [p] 3 from 20 is 17 and then 14 then 11 and 8 then 5 and 2 haha
ohmigod. ohmigod. 17. 14.11. hahaha. 8.5.2.
Seventeen, fourteen, eleven, eight, five, two, ran out of numbers.
17, 14,11,8,5,2,there's nothing left. I guess it's minus one.
i don't think it is necessary to do all of that
3 from 20 that be 17 and three from that would be 17; and three from that would be 12; and three from that would be 9; and three from that would be 6 and three from 6 would be zero.
I'm not good at arithmetic. 17. 14. 11. 8. 5.2. 0
I ain't worth a darn at that. Oh let's see 17 14 11 7 4 0
Okay, 17, 14, 11, 7, 3, I sure hope that's right.
oh no, I can't even add that 17 14 11 , no that's wrong , I can't do this <P> 8 , no 5 , 2
I don't think I could do that. [p] It still would take time. [p] 17 [p] each new number? Well, I can't do it.
3 from what? well just hold on a minute here .......17 3 from 20 is 17 and 3 from 17 oooh I got mixed up 17 let me do that again 17 oh gosh I got all mixed up 15 14 and than 11 and then 7 that's 7777 two away 7 subtract 3 is 4 and 3 from 4 is 1 right.
3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 14 is 11; 3 from 11 is 8; 3 from 8 is 5; 3 from 5 is 2.
3 from 20 i will be with you in just a second, 3 from 20 that's odd it should be the easier question of the bunch. give me a minute here well for someone it isn't working lets go ahead
3 from 20 is 17 is 14 and 11 and 8 and 5 and 2
well 3 from 20 is 17 and then to subtract 3 from that is 14 11 8 5 2
3 from 20? 17 14 11 uh 7 no yeah no 8 4 no 5 and 3 from that? 2
Oh you're kidding. [Laughs] 17 14 11 8 5 2
3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 is 14 3 from 14 is 11 3 from 11 is 9 3 from 9 is 6 3 from 6 is 3 3 from 3 is zero.
ok [p] ok 3 from 20 is 17 14 11 8 5 and 2
That would be 17, 14, 11, 8, uh, 5, and 2.
3 from 20 would be 17, 14, three would be 11 that doesn't sound right yes it is, 8, 3 from 8 would be 5 and 3 from 5 would be 2
3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 is 14 3 from 14 is 9 3 from 9 is 6 and 3 from 6 is 3 and 3 from 3 is 0
hahaha ok i'd say 17 14 11 um 8 i have to think on those yeah it is 8 ok then 5 and then 2
do you want this out load now? [p] 17 14 11 8 5 2 and -1
We start with 20, and then we get 17, 14, 11, 8, 5, and 2.
17 [p] and theres 14 11 8 5 2 and thats it
3 from 20 & all the way down. 17 14 11 7 4 1 0.
17--3 from 17 is 14; and then 11 and then 8 and then 5 and then 2.
oh boy 17 14 11 8 5 2 and then we have 0
17 14 am I supposed to be subtracting 3 or 4? then 11 7 4 1
I'm not good at arthimetic. 3 from 20 is 7, 3 from 14 is 11, 3 from 11 is 8, 3 from 8 is 5, 3 from 5 is 2.
Seventeen, fourteen, eleven,...ah seven; four, one. I think (laughter).
3 from 17, 14, 11 8 less3 is 5 less 3 is 2 below zero
I'm no good at that. 3 from 20 would be 18, 15, 13, 10, 7, 4, 1.
That would be 17, then 14, then 11, then 9, no that would be 8, and then 5, and then 2.
I don't know if I can do that. ME: Subtract 3 from 20 R:17, Me: what is 3 from 17 ? R:14, Me:what is 3 from 14? R:11, Me:what is 3 from 8? R: 8, Me: what is 3 from 5? R:2
Out loud, I take it? (p: Yes). Seventeen, fourteen, eleven, eight, five, two. Minus one.
that is hard for me that part of my memory is gone 17 14 11 9 6 3
3 from 20 is 17, minus 3 is 14, minus 3 is 11, minus 3 is 8, minus 3 is 5, minus 3 is 2.
17 14 11 and that would be it wouldn't it 11
3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 is 14 3 from 14 is 11 3 from 11 is 8 and 3 from 8is 5 and 3 from 5 is 2
3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 14 is 11; 3 from 11 is 9; 3 from 9 is 6; 3 from 6 is 3; and 3 from 3 is 0
oh 17 14 11 8 oh thats not right ok 3 from 8 is 4 no thats not right be 5 and 2
3 from 20? I have to think. I'm not too good with arithmatic. I always have to figure with a pencil. I don't have a pencil.
well you mean out loud [p] ok 17 14 11 8 5 2
3 from 20 would be 17. Let's see 17, 3 from that would be 14 11 9 6 3.
3 from 17--it's 17, 15,--it should of been 14, 10, 7, 6, that it? 0.
i have a pencil and paper to do that. i can't do it in my head
17,14,11,7,4,1 we did this before, am I right?
oh no 18/15/12/9/6/3 i know I did that wrong
Well, 3 from 20 is 17 and then 14, 11, 8, 5, 2
17 14 11 8 5 uh 2 zero I guess, zero -1 or something
I can write them down, I hope. [p] I'm down to 2. [P can you tell me your thought process along the way} I just subtracted three and kept going.
oh ok. we did this before didn't we? 3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 'd be 14 3 from 14 'd be 11 3 from 14'd be 11 3 from 11 'd be 8 3 from 8'd be 5 3 from 5'd be 2
Oh, okay 3 from 20... Okay, um... Okay, I get 2, if I answer it.
17 [p] each new number? Which new number? Where's the new number?
Oh, wow. Let's see, 3 from 20 would be 17, and then 14, and then 11, and then 8, and then 5, and then 2.
3 from 20? go down to 17; and 3 from that is 14 and that is 11 and 3 from that 8 and three from that is 5 and three from that is 2
17 14 11 and then just a minute 8 yeah just a minute well let's see what is the problem with my arithmetic it would be 6, 8 from 3 would be 5 and then 3 from that would be 3 from 5 would 2
3 from 20 would be 17 3 from 17 that would be 14 and 3 from 14 would be 11 and 3 from 11 would be ah ahah 8 and 3 from 8 would be 5 and 3 from 5 would be 2
17 and 14 and 11 oh is that right 8 8 5 5 3 . Was that right?
17 14 11 9 no 8 5 2 and then there's no more.
Three from twenty is seventeen, then fourteen, eleven, eight, five, two, then zero.
17, 15, uh, 12, uh, 9, 3, uh...I'm not good at math.
3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 14 is 11; and 3 from 11 is 7; and 3 from 7 is 4 and 3 from 4 is 1; and I can't do it anymore.
Three from twenty is seventeen, three from seventeen is fourteen, next number is eleven, eight, five, then it's two. Then you got a zero.
17 uuuh shoot i couldn't even thinks traight its time for me to go to bed
See this is where i get lost uh....17 then what? Let's go on.
Oh boy. 17, 14, uh, 11, uhh, 11, no, 8, no, 9--I have a headache today, 5, 2. Yeah, the pollen is getting to me on top of the cold.
Oh gosh no, I don't want to go through that. No.
Seventeen, fourteen, eleven...eight, five...you said three? Would be two, that's the end.
the first is 17 ,then 14,then 11 , 8, 5,then 2.
oh gosh. 17. 14. 11. now we get into, why do we do this ? Let's just drop it at that - it's been a long day.
17/P)14/P)3 from 16 is13 from 15-P)-i don't know that one
3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 11 is 9; 3 from 9 is 6; 3 from 6 is 3; 3 from 3 is 0.
3 from 20. 3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 is 14 3 from 14 is 11 3 from 11 is 8 3 from 8 is 5 3 from 5 is 2
Oh that's a lot of fun, let's see, that's seventeen, fourteen, eleven...eight, five, two, zilch.
3 from 20 is 17, 14, and 11, 9, no 8, 3 from 8 is 5, and 3 from 5 is 2, and 3 from 2 is nothing, okay? 3 from 2 is -1.
Hmmm. Starting at 20. 17.14.11.8.5.1 in the hole.
from 20? [yes] 17, 14, 11, 8, 4, 1, i think i missed somthing in there.
Oh boy you know math is not my thing just a minute from 20... ok so if I have 20 and I take 3 away I have 17 3 away from 17 is 14 3 away from 14 is 11 uh 3 away from 11 would be 8 3 away from 8 would be 6 3 away from 6 would be 3 and 3 from 3 nothing.
17 14 11 8 5 ,( pauses).<P> <ME>: you said 17, 14, 11,8,5. There is one more number after 5. <R> there aren't anymore numbers of 3 after 5. It is 2.
Oh now, math is my worst. <M> Let's take it a little at a time. What is 3 from 20? <R>17 <ME>3 from 17? <R> 14 <ME> 3 from 11? <R>8 <ME> 3 from 8? <R> 4. No, uh. 3 from what? <ME> 3 from 8 <R> 3 from 8 is 5 <ME> 3 from 5? <R> 2 .
3 fromm 20 is 17 and 3 from 17 is 14 and 3 from 14 is 11 and 3 from 11 is 8 and 3 from 8 is 5 and 3 from 5 is 2
20 and 3 would 17 and 3 would be 14 and 3 from 11 would be 9; no, I made a mistake--8 and then 5 and then 2
Alright 20 that would be 17 would be 14 11 8 5 uh 4 1
3 rom 20 is that what i start with? ok 17 14 11 8 5 2
Okay, seventeen fourteen eleven, four, one.
Oh this dmub thing! 17 14 11 8 no 7 4 what... that's it.
okay. the first one would be 17, 14,11, 8, 5, 2.
17, three from 17 is 14 and three from 14 is 11 and three from 11 is 8 and three from 8 is 5 and three from 5 is 2 and there you are!
17 14 11 8 5 2 and they're two third left over
3 from 20 is 17, 3 from 17 is 14, 3 from 14 is 11, 3 from 11 is 8, 3 from 8 is 5, 3 from 5 is 2, and that's as far as you can go.
Well. That's be 17, 14, 11, 8, 5, and 3 from 5, I get two, and that's as far as I can go.
Okay, three from 20 is 17, 14 11, eight, five, three, zip.
3 fromr 20 would be 17; 3 from that is 14; 3 from that is 11; 3 from 11 is 8; 3 from 8 is 5; 3 from 5 is 2.
17 14 11 uom 8 5 and how bout 2 i passed that in school if you hav me add it i'd have problems
ok ah That would be 17 14 11 8 5 2. I hope that's right. I'm not very good at doing that in my head.
You may get me on this. 3 from 20 is 17; 3 from 17 is 14; 3 from 14 is 11; 3 from 11 is 8; 3 from 8 is 5; and, 3 from 5 is 3--I mean 2.
17 14 11 8 I have a calculator to do that.
that is very difficult for me, I've never been good at math.
Seventeen. Uh, would be fourteen, eleven, eight, uh-uh nine, three, nothin'. I think that's right. Seventeen, fourteen, eleven, eight, five, three, nothing. Sorry about that.
oh, these are the ones I don't like. OK, well here goes ... 3 from 20 is 17. Then do I go to 19? [P no, 3 from each new number} from 17? [P yes] OK 17 14 11 8 5 2
ok you would get 17 and then you would get 14 and then you would get 11 and then you would get 9 and then you would get 6 and then you would get 3 and then we would go to zero.
3from 20 is 17/ 3from17 is 14/ 3from 14 is 11/ 3 from 11is 8/ 3 from 8 is 5/ and 2.
ok 3 from 20 would be 17 14 well 14 minus 3 is 11 uh....8 i hate arithmetic 5 and i'd be down to 2 that's probably not right that's not the thing i do i use myu calculator
Well I'd say seventeen, fourteen, eleven, eight, four, one. Am I subtracting four or three? I forgot which one you told me.
okay.l 3 from 20 is 17, 14, uh, 3 from 14 would be 11, 11, that would be 8 and that would be 4 and 4,3 oh god that would be the one.
Oh that's what you want me to do [p] 3 from 20 17 14 11 8 and 5 and 2
I didn't get all of that [p] oh ok you want me to give that to you now?[p] uh 3 from 20 is 17 3 from 17 is 14 3 from 14 is 11 that would be 9 and 3 from 9 would be 6 3 from 6 is 3 and 3 from 3 is 0.
well i'm sorry but i do not do this wi thout my adding machine
starting at twenty [p] ok the first one is 17 14 11 8 5 3 from 5'd be 2
17 14 11 9 6 30 i dont know whether i did that right
3 from 20? 17 14 11 8 5 I have to think about it 2
17 14 11 8 5 3, no excuse me, 2, that's it.

Interviewer's comments
R very recently had surgery and some of her answers reflect pain related to the surgery rather than general pain.
she is very old and has many health problems but keeps in good spirits, has memory problems, her math was incorrrect as well
R was very slow in responding and had to have a majority of the Q's repeated along with the answer categories.
R is easily confused and/or forgetful. Slow to learning answer categories in q. sets and often carries answers overs to next q. set, even when it doesn't apply.
R is no longer a part of peace health agreed to do survey if I would hurry it along. Did not like question about the name of the place where you are now.
R lives "alone with a housemate" ie not family member or significant other
Very hard of hearing, but understands questions when he can hear them.
this was done by a proxy named Darling, Juanita is very hard of hearing, the nurse has had a close care relationship for over a year
R. self-described type A personallity a litle impatient with some of the statement questions..skipped a few saying they just didn't appy to him. Also wanted to be sure we knew he isn't feeling well now because he is recoverying from chemotherapy for leuce
R had to have answer categories repeated for her on almost all questions. She did not voluntarily give me a response.
R has a hearing problem. R was still in bed, and in the end of the interview she said that she didn't have her hearing aids in. It was alittle lenghty, bc I had to repeat many q-s.
R didn't seem to have any major problems with questions, as indicated previously...she asked me to repeat several questions, but other than that, seemed fine.
was a little difficult with some answers, some of the 'gray area's' debating back and forth, she did however apologize at end for being so difficult
She said that she had skin cancer (3-4 spots removed) so she answered yes to Q "COND12". Very thoughtful R, had comments from last time that she may have added too much information during Q's and she commented on the redundant Q's.
R was not happy with Peacehealth because of their difficulty in providing a specialist for her back problem. She is now happy to report that she has found a specialist a Mackenzie/Willamette Hospital.
For PS6 the Proxy answered 2 AGREE and commented "except he *doesn't* understand, due to dementia." For PS8 the Proxy answered 3 STRONGLY AGREE with the comment "except he doesn't discuss it, due to his dementia." For HELP1-HELP5 Respondent's Proxy
F R mentioned at the start of interview that recently when she has had an immediate health issue and has tried to see her doctor she is unable to get an appointment with her and has to see a general practitioner. She would prefer seeing her doctor because
R said yes to having cance she currently has cancer of the blood.
Pretty abrasive. Got impatient about the length of the interview.
I had two deaths in the family. My daughter is currently suffering from lung cancer. My granddaughter was rushed to the hospital when she stopped breathing in the middle of the night. So you can say that April was the month from hell for me and my family.
Very nice. Can be slow in places but moves along fine. Has a really bad back so it may take her a while to get to the phone next time.
Thinks highly of her opthamologist, and particularly her dermatologist, who removed some skin cancer (quamous carcinoma). General practitioner is competent but does not possess quite the same bedside manner, in her opinion.
don't talk too fast. he changed over to speak phone mid-interview which seemed to help him hear better.
R has terminal cancer, first diagnosed 14 years ago
Hearing difficulty, changed doctors in last year because he almost died from high blood sugar.
Went through instrument with designated proxy, Darlene Harper at 687-7291. Said that we could enter her number as the contact number in the future. Wanted me to note that Kay was just beginning to renew old friendships and get on alot better when the f
Has a heart murmur and diabetes, among other ailments.
Definitely had more difficulties than last time, if I recall correctly. Has memory problems.
his age and birthdate don't seem to match up but i just wrote down his answers verbatim without questioning him.
R was raised in an orphanage-don't ask mothers maiden name.
Credits the care received from Peacehealth as particularly effective. Also likes the health maintainance information folders she gets from Peacehealth as containing a lot of useful advice.
N.B. R's wife died within last few weeks.
She was a little impatient at times and said that maybe she should get out of the study.
may eventually need a proxy but only a slight hearing problem at this point.
R slow and needing repitition freequently. Wanted me to make a note that when she went in for brain imaging, they couldn't read the Dr.'s writing and had to querey her as to the type of imaging to be done(area).
R is moving to CA in November, said she will miss Peace Health, might not be able to do next study. Does not like questions about depression.
This one has some hearing difficulty. Speak loudly and slowly.
Respondent seemed to minimize his problems in his answers. For SQL24 he said "twenty percent" and when I repeated the answer catagories he said 5 NONE OF THE TIME. This was most apparent during the PFI series. I suspect his answers for PF1-4 are minimi
R has been severely affected by Bracitis (?) for the past month and the use of his right shoulder and hand have been significantly reduced. Some of his answers are based on this fact.
Note for future: R has parkinson's disease and it takes a while for him to answer each question due to muscle problems with his vocal chords.
M R stated that it is difficult for him to answer the Q series "PS" due to the infrequency of him visiting his primary health care provider- he hasn't been there for over a year. He stated that he sees his dermatologist more frequently.
R wanted to be sure we know her last name is Ridone (Rid-own-ee)-- it was listed as Ridon
he sounded like he was about to fall asleep.
for PS9 and PS10 Respondent struggled to answer, saying she didn't know because she'd never had a situation where her doctor had needed to talk to her family. I read the probe "if there were an issue" and reread the question, emphasizing "I believe" and
R was very annoyed with almost all the questions. He asked if he could be dropped from the study.
R has slight trouble understanding some questions. When asked question PS6 R said he feels lucky to get 10 mins to talk to the DR. about his condition. R has had a heart bypass surgery but says he does not have a heart condition. He can remember
When asked if she had anxiety problems R said not more than a regular person (NO). On moving furniture question she said well thats not a good question its just common sense. On leak urine question she said yes once a week, but said it wasn't worth
R wanted to know if sciatic pain qualified as chronic pain.
R sd, regarding the quality of care she receives from her primary health care provider, that she thought they were doing less tests than they used to do, thought she was otherwise satisfied.
R completed survey without the help of a proxy, I gave him a few of the questions in spanish, but he has a comprehension problem which is not due to the language. He may be incompetent.
Respondent walks with a cane outside and with a walker inside, which effects his answers for PFI12, COND19 and HELP12. He uses a riser which effects his answer for HELP14. Respondent struggled with PHC4 saying he "didn't know how to answer" and "it di
at the time of the interview, the R had a problem with her heel that restricted some of her activities.
R laughed through the entire interview. She had polio as a child and has been on crutches ever since, so when I asked about activities like climbing stairs or walking a mile she thought it was pretty funny. R is also in remission with cancer. It was ha
Hard to make R give an answer within answer categories, she tends to try to explain why she can or can't do things, and how active she is.
R is hard of hearing, but seems resigned to answering according to the answer categories. Didn't get any complaints about repetetive questions, or the questions themselves. Slow going because of his hearing, though.
rather lengthy comment that she is very satisfied with her doctor but that "things seemed to have changed at PeaceHealth" in the years she's been going there - doctors don't seem to have much time, you almost need to bring a list to talk just about what i
The R used his watch to determine the date and day of week
R is in vacation home in Yuma, Arizona his # there is 928-341-1281. on the question about what his phone # is he got it wrong, he said 341-1381. I was able to manually dial 928-341-1281 and reach him.
had difficulty understanding question PHC1-7, and also got a bit confused with arithmetic question.
R just lost her sister last week and refused to answer the questions about how she felt in the last week because of it.
R couldn't understand "hip fracture" even after I repeated it several times. She is a little hard of hearing, I had to do the interview in two parts. She did understand most of the questions. She lives with a young grandson who she is trying to help.
Somewhat hard of hearing and slow to comprehend many of the questions but very nice and cooperative.
I think his wife was coaching him because I heard her in the background offering suggestions. I told him he couldn't be getting any help on the interview, but afterwards, I heard her whispering corrections on a couple of occasions. I repeated that he co
Spoke with Mary Lynn Holm, Lona's caregiver. Lona may be in a care facility next year but her caregiver will still be able to be reached at this same number.
r said she feels more pain than she did a year ago but she says her health is about the same
R was very dealt with the answer categories very well; has a very slight hearing problem
f r said she did not want to be called next year she said "I don't see much of a point to it."
R. came into OSRL and did the survey with an interviewer in person. R. refused to anwer 2 questions based on his interpretation that the questions were complex, as in having two parts to them and each part deserved a separate answer therefore he didn't wa
Was reluctant but I assured him that the reasons for the study were legitimate and would be beneficial to him. Was sharp and quick after that.
R said "thank you for your time, I'm sure you're volunteering." At end of survey.
R said that her health in the last four weeks has been poor because of an upper respiratory infection but that is not usually the case. When asked if she had any breathing problems she again said it's just the infection and not a chronic condition
The R has hearing problems, has an amplifier on her phone in the assisted living facility, and has problems with certain voices, "particularly women's voices" She liked that the person who called back to finish this interview was male ... she had lot of
The R did not have an answer for some of the doctor's office questions since her old doctor had recently retired and she did not have sufficient experience with her new doctor to offer an opinion.
Sounded medicated. Has anxiety problems.
R first answered no to COND1 but then changed it to yes because he is taking medication to manage his cholesterol.. related to a heart bypass surgery 3 years ago. But currently he isn't having any problems with his heart.
A note from respondant: "I love Dr. Larkin. He's wonderful. He's very concerned and caring about my health." Has a compression fraction in her spine, and a dislocated knee that keeps getting dislocated.
R said "I never seen another company that runs as smoothly as Peace health!"
For COND17A Respondent disclosed that she had heart surgery and thought that would "skew" her answers to the survey because it was an "unusual" situation confirming my suspicion that she was answering some questions in disregard to her current recovery fr
R says she does have some short term memory loss, so she had trouble with the date, and her phone number--she had recently moved and has a new number
R is legally blind and thus some questions were answered keeping in mind the difficulty with her eyesight.
Nice but very slow. DID NOT understand the concept of agree-disagree. This one takes ALOT of patience!!
R wanted to know if this is the org that promised fee health screenings at the elks lodge.
R is just recovering from a stroke, so she is unable to do a lot of things at this time that she is usually able to do
Eila Donovan (wife) acted as Proxy for R living in a nursing home.
R lives alone in his motor home. He would like to stop participating in the study because he is on the road most of the time with just a cell phone and he doesn't want his minutes used up on a 30 minute survey. He says it was a lucky chance that we caug
proxy coouldnt effectively answer questions aabout r's feelings in last two categories
Husband interrupted several times to be sure we were a legitimate survey. I gave him OSRL's phone number (he didn't want PeaceHealth's because he said he'd have to go through a long voice mail system.) Wife is very willing, but both husband and wife seem
R nice. Kinda slow in places but sharp. Not a problem respondant. On "RESIDE" she actually lives alone in someone elses travel trailer. Says that she is moving into an appartment soon.
For SQL9 and SQL10 Respondent answered 1 A LOT and qualified his answer by explaining in downtown Eugene, unlike near his home, there are a lot of fumes, which limit him a lot. For COND18 Respondent answered 0 then explained that he had not fallen from
Her answers to the first couple questions were inconsistent with later answers.
PF 16: R added that she uses a cane & railing. PF I13: R added that she uses a chair.
Respondent received reminder letter stating that questions and concerns about the study should be directed to Frieda Norris or Dr. Stock. Respondent did try to make such contact regarding her eligibility for free screening (i.e. recent stroke screening i
The negative answers he gave to the questions regarding the staff at his doctor's office, PS6, PS7, etc., were based on his dislike for the receptionists there, not the nurses or the doctors.
quite chatty :-) SQL 15 R said "none of the time" I think but mentioned that she has physical difficulties but accepts her limitations because of her age.
On the questions PS1 through PS11, R was referring to the care she received in her doctor's office in Florence, not Eugene. In Eugene, at Sacred Heart, she found the care her late husband received their to be excellent, which is in stark contrast to her e
F R had a comment about Peace Health; The staff seem overly busy- they don't hire enough people. They seem overworked and she has experienced some problems.
R is a Male.Caregiving for daughter w back surgery is staying the week.
88 year old male in excellent health. The death of his wife one year ago depressed him for a time, but he is largely over that now.
R hasn't seen dr. in 2 years; he says he has no social activities at all, never sees or talks to family, friends, neighbors or groups. Says he doesn't think the dr.'s even know the time of day much less would they involve his family if he wanted them to.
Respondent attributes her excellent health at age 70 to leading an active lifestyle since she was a child, doing both fun and vigorous activities.
Ann skipped the questions about the doctor's office because she didn't think they were relevant in her case as she hasn't been there in the last year and went only once the year before.
R is limited in her activities at this time because of allergies (she avoids going outside in the Spring), but other than that she is very active and healthy
R said that she's not so much limited by her health in daily activities as by inclination
On the ball! Sharp and quick respondant. An interviewers dream!
Wife reminded him it was the 9nth so I left it as incorrect.
R was wrong about the month (she said May instead of April) but I believe it was a momentary lapse (like anyone of us may have) and not a sign of diminished capacity
R said no to having a heart condition, but later said she had heart rythm problems
R did not want to give out mothers maiden name until i told her this was anonymous and confidential. She said she had a heart attack almost a year ago, but that she does not have angina or a heart condition.
R admits memory loss-be patient. Don't let him just repeat the last thing you say-stutters.
had to break away to chase an elk from her yard...delayed a few minutes
R is interested in when some results of survey will be published--I offered website, but he didn't take it--is there anything else I should have told him? Interviewer #732
For HELP3 Respondent said his wife does the laundry but he answered it 3 NEVER.
R was very difficult, tried to end the survey 3 times before the end. R thinks it is a stupidity and regrets that agreed to do it
This fellow is amazingly healthy, and has a great attitude toward life
R is not a member of the PH group and doesn't believe she is qualified for this study. She agreed to take part this time with the condition that she be removed from our next study or that peace health contact her and let her know why she is still being i
R said he enjoyed interview, after the question on his living arrangements he was silent, wouldn't give an answer, then he said he lives in his home with a companion.
proxy was bob Fuller, not related, it is a coincidence that we have same last name. She had recently lost husband , and her health has gotten worse since then, but not as bad as it could have been, perhaps having a companion (proxy0 has keep her in better
There are inconsistencies in the answers--R has had two strokes, and is relearning to walk. She asked her husband about the Pres just before Bush, and got confused about arithmetic Q, but got back on track after thinking a moment
R sd she has trouble getting her prescriptions. Also, on the question of how many times R has been seen in the emergency room, R sd it was in "urgent care" that she's been seen.
R had a recent stroke and heart surgery.
R is very hearing impared-and/or hearing aid makes it hard to hear when you speak up- did not know about tty.
Son is living with THEM temporarily whie out of work.
For HELP2 and HELP3 Respondent answered 3 NEVER then he explained that he never did those activities, his wife does them. I read him the probe each time, but he kept his answers 3 NEVER.
still feeling a little down about being alone in a RV , has no family alive
R made a mistake on the arithmetic Q, but I think it was just a mistake and not a sign of any mental dysfunction
R is anxious for the next survey a year from now so she can tell that her health has improved (currently recovering from neck surgery)
R sd she had just had surgery on her right hand very recently.
he had a recent knee problem hindering him somewhat
R was confused about the survey. Even after reading her all of the probes she said she did not know about the survey & didn't remember taking it six months ago. On PFI13 & PFI18, R said the level of difficulty depends upon which activities she is doing. F
She was very thorough and thoughtful but rather slow.
Completed by Alda Mae, his wife and proxy.
R. was a little hard pressed to answer some of the statement questions. He wanted further information from me in order to interpret them. He chose to refuse because he couldn't make sense of them for his condition. He repeated a number of times that he co
R said he cries, but not because of depression rather when he hears beautiful music. R was reluctant to do survey because he's losing his doctor. His doctor is moving to portland. R is not sure whether to get another doctor at peace health or elsewher
R annoyed with some of the questions, especially the ones about depression.
I think she is feeling somewhat blue from loneliness, had problems doing the math, but answered correctly, but she is 79 too!
Had a hip replacement and a quadruple(?) bypass operation and now faces another hip replacement surgery. These are the principle factors affecting his health now.
The R had recently been widowed, and was still in the greiving period.
His wife spent ten days at the hospital recently, and he thinks highly of the care they have been receiving there.
On the last question, the arithmatic prblem, she cound not make up her mind about whether or not the last number was 2 or 1. I put 2 because that's the number she gave me first.
For the PHC1-7 questions Respondent said "these questions and answers seem to be worded strangely."
r has had a leg amputated and cannot use his artificial leg due to an ulcer on his foot this has temporarily limited his movement
Got a little confused on some of the questions.
R had difficulty focusing at first. Very chatty.
Got both knees replaced recently and answers reflect her current difficulties with that.
R said on the question PS 2 that he felt sometimes the triage nurses and receptionists make decisions for the doctor. R balked at answering question PHC 4, he kept saying it was a "dumb question" as regarding his health.
R was very patient and cooperative. The answer she gave to question DS8 was not do to health problems but because she now has less time because of a job she works.
Nice man but very hard of hearing. Had to scream! Had to strain to hear and ask him to repeat frequently. Maybe proxy or relayer next time.
had a sister pass away today and it may have had an impact on the survey.
The R was going through a particvularly difficult period, her husband has been either hospitalized or in a nursing home for the past 2 months, on morphine for a month for pain, recently operated on, and due to return home and be in her care in the next co
R did not say hearing was one of his health conditions, but he had problems hearing during the survey. SPEAK LOUDLY.
Wanted me to note that most of her health difficulties, particularly with regard for her daily activities, are attributable to recent surgery on her leg.
R hard of hearing, recovering from pneumonia, was coughing a lot.
R may have misinterpreted Q SQL2 due to responses to other Q's in that section.. Also phone connection was full of static later in the survey but she still heard all Q's accurately.
R is VERY satisfied with the care he receives at PH - they are extremely attentive to current concerns and testing for new developments.
Really good respondant. Sharp and quick with answers. No problems.
When asked question PHC1 R could not answer. She said it was a twisted question to a twisted answer.
Before the interview, the R volunteered that six weeks ago she had an episode of Bell's Palsy, and that she's about to return to work after being out from work for that time because of it. Howver,her answers to the "How much of the time has your physical
She would like to discontinue participation with study, she's not one for surveys. At the beginning she said she thought it dealt a lot with memory and could be embarrassing for her.
R may have been hard of hearing, but he also had the TV up really loud and occasionally went on auto-pilot when answering the questions.
Respondent seemed to get confused during the DS series.
r just got out of the hospital for hernia operation
R said on SQL 23, it's weather-related. On COND 15, he has depression in the winter only. On COND 19, he said he doesn't fall but it is because he has had a neurological problem his entire life and he can feel when he is about to fall so he has learned to
Sweet, quick witted lady. Wanted me to note that all of her good feeleing are because of P.A. John Nelson in Dr. Chambers office who teaches her about her diabetes and has been her biggest support.
R's husband (Ralph - also in this survey and NEEDS TO BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY) was recently killed in an automobile accident. Some of R's responses are based on this recent tragedy. In addition to her grief which affects the questions relating to depress
she seemed fairly well from what I could tell, she did seem abit timid about the depression questions, but not anything of a serious nature.
Very sharp and quick with answers. Dream respondant.
It is necessary to speak slowly and clearly and a little bit louder than one usually would. For the agree/disagree statement about life being exciting, R strongly disagreed--but not because she has a negative life experience, rather because she finds
R's hearing problem isn't one so much of not being able to hear, but you have to speak clearly.
The R was indeed feeling poorly in recent weeks, because she was quite willing to cooperate once now that she was feeling better.
For SQL4 Respondent remarked that she asks someone to pack her groceries in small bags she can carry. For FSI2 Respondent commented that she has a colostomy and urostomy and sometimes she can't get to the bathroom fast enough because her bags fill.
For Q "PAIN" R said that normally she doesn't have pain so her answer of "5" is due to special circumstances (exhaustion, etc.) For Q "VISIT1" she said 14 visits because she included 10 visits to her chiropractor, not sure if these count but she counted
when I sd "we're halfway through with the interview," R sd "this is kind of boring, isn't it?"
The R said that the last time we called she was feeling poorly because they had recently lost their daughter, but that she is "over that now"
Wife acted as relayer because R is very hard of hearing on the phone, other than that R is very healthy and active
R said it's good that the next interview is a year from now because he found it very depressing
on questions Q:PS1 through Q:PS11 the f r said "she did not go to doctor". she mentioned about her bone specialist and how the bone specialist helped her. i put no answer because she she did not want to use the answer categories because she did not g
Just got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
The R has only had a telephone for a few years, and really doesn't care for it that much. Sometimes has a friend make calls for her.
R says he does have angina although the doctor did tests which concluded that he did not have angina or a heart condition. He ended up saying yes to the question.
R sounds like a young female on the phone, but he is a male.
R had to ask his wife for help in answering two questions: the one on how many emergency room visits he had made in the past year and on COND 12. He also wanted to know if the "difficulty" in SQL 15 was time-based or not. He said he can do most anything,b
respondent ask me to make the following notations if possible, she said the surgeon she had was in her opinion very callous to her" she added " he didn't visit me the day after surgery to tell me how it went, nor did he prescribe me pain medication for th
his daughter is also caregiver-sandra cunningham-at689/8186 which one should it be?
R noted that she answered "don't know" to Q "SQL24" due to death of sister and she wanted to move on to next Q. R was upset with the overall survey. She stated that it should be overall shorter, that there should be an option of "does not apply" in the
was in hospital just over a month ago for depression but is feeling good last four weeks.
R has just gotten out of the hospital after a month. She was feeling quite low physically and emotionally.
R has MS and uses a cane and scooter-probe for that.R had the right date the first time I probed for the year and she gave me tomorrows date. R is moving May 1st to: 5111 carriage drive, eugene or 97408. Told her to let Peace Health know the new number.
R still did not know why she was taking survey or what it was about. Maybe someone at peace health should remind her about the study. R wants to move to assisted living-may leave town.
R says he gets tired and cannot sit for very long, although we finished the interview in one shot.
For some of the first questions, she qualified them by saying "it's temporary" because she is recovering from a hip ailment (not a fracture). She also stated that since she's been going to the Senior Health Center on Barger (instead of downtown), her hea
81 year old Dr of Jurisprudence still practicing law!
juliana jarvis said she is completely bedridden for twenty four hours a day. When i asked her Q:Visit1 she said "i can have registerd nurses and medical practioners." she said doctors will not make house calls. I skipped Q:PS1-Q:PS11 because f r did n
R stated at the beginning that she just got over the flu which she had for 2 weeks. R said being sick influenced her responses to section "SQL" q's. She didn't specify in the other sections.
Thinks little of his doctors' "bedside manner" and says they try to rush him through before all of his concerns can be addressed.
R is hard of hearing. Took three attempts to finish the interview, as he tires easily. Also, he easily forgets the answer categories.
R just got out of hospital yesterday and she is recovering from having surgery. Her answers to Q's "PAIN" and "SQL1" she noted were influenced by the fact that she is still recovering from the surgery.
R said she became very confused after questions PHC1-7 when we reached questions DS1-11 she expressed that she was confused.
R had trouble with PHC1 and decided to skip it. She said she just couldn't corrolate in her mind what the statement meant.
The R seemed very sharp but got the date, his telephone #, and the arithmetic wrong
She sounded weary but in basically good spirits.
R uses a hearing aid, had to repeat some questions
I offered R Frieda Norris' s telephone number because he didn't understand what "all that technical information" had to do with his health.
thank you, you very good at what you do, she said
Just use the California # says r 909/927/5720- she was a little confuse on the "what is your telephone #" she has two area codes and addresses after all, says I was confusing her.
R, a retired ICU nurse & retired omnibudsman for the elderly, sd these questions are not fair, they are confusing and the questions seem contradictory.
Mentioned that he thinks he has excellent doctors here.
R sick with cold. Otherwise sharp and quick to respond. No problems.
on Q:SQL25, f r answered all the time because she doesn't drive.
R is running an adult foster home in her home.
r had a hard time hearing and emphasized how hard his life has been for him lately, having to be a full time caregiver for his wife who has had 5 strokes.
R wanted it noted on Help 10-11-12 that she uses her cane to get around, but not another person. On Help 14, she can not use a can opener is the only help she needs so has her weekly housekeeper open all the cans she needs for the week.
R had much trouble with agree/disagree somewhat&strongly questions (PHC1 - PHC7). She had a little trouble (very little) understanding a few of the questions and would sometimes have trouble hearing, but not much.
R said she is going in for back surgery next week, which is why her pain has been so severe.
R's husband died a month after our first interview, she almost agreed with some of the depression questions because she says she misses him, but rather gave disagree answers.
Respondent 7 REFUSED to answer PFI12, saying he wouldn't try to run across the street, because he had a heart attack twenty years ago, so he doesn't run. He said he took issue with the question, he thought it was "poor" on the previous interview six mont
At end of survey R said "I found some of them amibguous as you know i don't know if anything can be done about them. But if you ever have a chance to comment on the questions in this survey please let them know. I think it's something to think about."
m r said he attended technical high school in germany which is part of the university
Answered president now" Q correctly at end of interview.
R and R's husband go to Arizona for 6 months out of the year. They will come back in early May of next year.
R wants us to remember he won't be home until the end of April next year again.
she was 88, caregiving her spouse, in chronic pain and exp. depression. If she could be looked into it would make me feel better, she was near to tears.
Gave no comment on her medical care because she has not yet seen her new primary care physician.
R was hard of hearing, and didn't seem to hear the answer categories very well.
another amazing role model for growing older--he may be the healthiest respondant I've spoken to
The R had a prostrate procedure done since the last interview, non-cancerous.
R said at end of interview "you can tell your supervisor its been a pleasure for me to speak with you and you and your company are welcome to come visit me anytime." R is in total depression he says almost to the point of nervous breakdown. He is his
had a recent knee injury, which is getting worse and may need surgery, wanted me to note there somewhere
Doesn't like the staff at the doctor's office.
R sd she is recovering from bleeding ulcers. Was in the hospital a month ago.
Completed by his wife and proxy, Vincenne.
daughter says f r put in nursing home for caregiver respite so she can have time off.
Very nice man. Thoughtful in his answers and VERY polite.
R. Ph.D. in physics would not anwser any of the questions in one section. He was offended by the way they were worded, claimed they were too poorly stated to answer and refused to pick any answer.
R seemed to have no problems with how appropriate the telephone was for this survey this time, but had problems with the agree/disagree sets of questions and some hearing difficulties--patience is important. Talk low, slowly, and clearly.
R emphasized the importance of using his cane when walking outside of the home - longer distances
R is hard of hearing, but understands the questions if they're heard.
R sd she doesn't want to do this survey anymore.
The R thought the questions were stupid and doubted whether any good would come of it, especially since it didn't record how she would actually answer the questions but instead makes her responses conform to limited answer categories. But, she didn't let
R sd she only visits the doctor once a year and it was impossible for her to answer some of the questions because she just didn't know, she "had no basis," not even a hypothetical one, etc.
Nice man but SLOOOOOOOOW. Hard of hearing.
R said her last name, Loacker, is pronounced in two parts: like this -- Low-acker
R admitted he was hard of hearing half-way thru, although he seemed to hear most of the questions OK
Her husband died eleven weeks ago. She is in good spirits, but experiences some depression and wants us to know that her loss is the reason.
R said no to all the questions about depression, but she did seem somewhat depressed to me. She mentioned being depressed about being so ill for the last month or so, and she said yes to the statement about feeling worthless. She is also upset about h
R just lost her son in the last couple weeks, so her answers were effected.
Ida did not remember signing up for the survey, but says it was fun.
R sd she's been to the doctor so many times (52) in the past year because she goes once a week to get acupuncture for her allergies.
r answered that he had no pain at beginning of the interview but then indicated that he had significant pain in his back and legs later also wasnt aware that luekemia was a form of cancer
For PS9 and PS10 Respondent became very agitated and said "I don't want that at all!". After I explained that I thought she misunderstood our question and asked her to listen to the whole question because the key was at the end ("*as much as you want*")
The R was gruff and I assumed a gruff and firm manner to have him conform to the survey's format. He basically refused to give his mother's maiden name, giving only her first name. He questioned what the survey's questions had to do with Peace Health im
The R admitted to having some emotional distress during this time because it is around the anniversary of her husband's death and his birthday. I found her to be an energetic and optimistic person, even these days.
Respondent commented that there wasn't any question about her hearing loss.
R has a hearing problem. Although she does have a hearing aid, it is necessary to speak somewhat more slowly, loudly, and clearly.
R would not answer agree/disagree questions when I called (3rd attempt) said she just didn't know and tried explaining her health situation but couldn't give me an answer within the answer categories.
Respondent just returned from a three month trip on a cruise ship. That may have influenced some of her questions, as she brought it up a couple of times. I told her "all things considered" and she had no problems answering.
R thought these questions are stupid and said she was going to check with her doctor to make sure he okayed this.
Interviewing the "possible proxy" was unneccessary; R seemed completely competent, although she said she was fighting the flu and hasn't felt herself for the past few days. This, she sd, affected her answers on a few of the questions. She insisted that sh
R answered "No" to all Q's about depression, but in an aside said she was very depressed about being unable to do much because of painful arthritis in her back
Talk a little more slowly, clearly, and loudly than you would usually speak.
they need to talk to carol, his spouse, because he can't read and he has trouble understanding the meaning of certain things.
She had breast cancer five years ago. The radiation treatments scarred her remaining undamaged lung, her other lung having previously lost most of it's function due to a case of tuberculosis in her thirties. She gets out of breath easily and has trouble
still sensitive about the Mother's Maiden Name Question
Respondent wanted me to note for SQL18 that his emotional problems are with his temper. After he said that, he added as an afterthought that he thinks he has trouble with depression, too.
R wanted it noted that in response to questions SQL 19, SQL22, and SQL 24, that he felt it needed to be known WHY he was depressed,etc. He said "Because we left town for the first time in three years to go see a new grandchild in Portland and while we wer
when i had my gall blder operation iwas so mad at ph i wrote a letter i hv slippery veins they wre poking at my hands my neighbor lady was ther it hurt so bad that i wet my slacks they put a robe on me and i put it on backwards they kept my wet slacks all
Even though Respondent answered DATEA wrong and DAYA wrong, he was consistent in that he was one day ahead for each of them. He answered the rest of the "knowledge" questions correctly.
Got confused over the arithmetic, and couldn't remember mother's maiden name
R noted that she is moving to California May 8th, 2002. She's not sure if she'll still be part of the study once she lives out of state.
Prev message indicates r may have had a stroke and hearing problems and was impatient with Q's-I noticed none of these things myself.
on QPHC7; f r answered agree, she did not want to answer somewhat agree of strongly agree i did not want to make her frustrated and angry and lose her so i pushed on. On some of the questions QDS1-DS11 she did not want to use the appropriate answer
Respondent said that this will be the last time that she does the telephone interview, because she doesn't like some of the questions and she doesn't see how any good can come from it. I referred back to the "answers for commonly asked questions" and tri
R knows who the Pres is now she just didn't want to say his name--I coded it incorrect, and put in a data correction form
The R has some hearing problems, and sometimes has a little trouble choosing answer categories.
R said thank you at the end for me having patience with her since she thought most of the questions were "unusual"
on questions QPS1-QPS11 f r balked at answering these questions because she considered them to redundant. she almost quit the interview because of these questions because she considers them silly. she also wanted me to skip questions QPHC1 thru Q
Proxy seemed to slip own answers/opinions in frequently.
See beginning of survey for correct spelling of proxy's name.
For COND8 Respondent said "a little one" (he did not say a "mini-stroke"), and when I read the probe about medicine, he said "yes", so I entered 1 YES. At the end of the COND series I went back and re-read the probe, and he said "Yes, aspirin" so I kept
Very witty and sharp. Very thoughtful in her responses. Charming and funny respondant.
R had a stroke 2 years ago. Was a little slow but steady. Was very good with intensiteis. Sweet lady. Non problems.
she was very irritatable through the entire thing, threatened to hang up three times, takjed into staying on, had recently had a car wreck a week ago which made her even more irritable, note she was grumpy 6 moths ago as well and refused to gove her ph# t
Nice lady. A little slow but no problems.
R started survey but got too confused , so I started over with her husband as proxy.
he said, "thank you, this was enjoyable talking with you"
hard of hearing, easily forgets the answer categories; i had to repeat the answers after every question.
R seems very depressed over his physical condition
For HELP3 Respondent answered 3 NEVER and he indicated that his wife always did the laundry. After I read the probe he said his wife always did the laundry, so why would he ever need or receive help with it?
R needed the questions sometimes more than once. She completed the interview in one sitting, but in the beginning asked how long it was and sd "that's a little long."
R says she can "do all of those things" (strenuous sports, etc.) but it just takes her longer.
R. had 2 heart failures in Feb. and said she didn't want to answer so many questions about her physical condition. She became frustrated and skipped some questions that dealt specifically with activities she could not do. She also was frustrated by redund
R is very depressed because her children don't visit her. Has become almost violent.
Lost her husband last year. Had to care for him. Was also in a severe car accident. Cites a severe cold as being a factor in her answers. Considers herself to be in excellent overall health.
R had a little trouble, as most of the respondents I've come in contact with have, with the disagree/agree statement: "I find my efforts to change things I don't like about my health are not effective." The double negative kept throwing her off.
another great model for the graceful aging process
The pouch on his iliostomy bag coming off is causing him to have thoughts of suicide-frieda has been informed and is contacting him NOW-
"I hope I'm around then." (In 12 months)
I think R used a calculator to do the arithmetic (when I asked him he said "Let me get my little dealywhopper here"
compared to previous interview, , R said he enjoyed talking( interview) to me/interviewer. Previously R was not happy with answer categories.
R was silent after question about living arrangement. She finally said in my own home........with a live in companion.
R said she had a new mailing address, she had just moved and didn't know if Peacehealth had it. It is: Bonnie Norman 1125 58th St. Springfield, OR 97478
Has had leukemia for 11 years and refused both chemo and radiation. Most recent report indicated her best condition to date. Takes a special regimen of Shackely <<sic?>> vitamins in lieu of conventional treatment.
R says she'd like to participate more in PeaceHealth programs and activities (e.g., lectures and testing) but without transportation it is dfficult.
Very spry sounding and agreeable. At end said his ears gort tired. Next time, make sure to offer a break.
r said the stock market affected him for depression and anxiety questions also he said no to question about heart condition but he had a triple bypass operation he felt he no longer had a condition because he was completely recovered
R was having a little cognitive trouble. Had to repeat the multiple choice answers for each question.
R explained that if he hadn't hurt his arm about three weeks ago he wouldn't be having any problems with pain, or not being able to accomplish what he usually does. He told me several times that he plays tennis several times a week as well as hiking and
Proxy Garry Pen. He had an accent and spoke very quietly. Sometimes I had some doubts if he understood all the questions but othertimes he seemed to have an excellent command of English.
she was worried that her parkinson 's skew her answers
Has prostate cancer and limits his activities accordingly.
wife served as relayer, but she frequently told him how to answer. In this sense, she acted as a proxy also.
nancy parkhill skipped questions QSQL16-25 because f r has alzheimers and the questions are too subjective. she can't answer them and i can't answer them.
Very sharp and quick to respond. Pleasant.
For SQL2-SQL3 Respondent first answered 3 NO then added "I can't run...I can't do that because of my age." I repeated the questions with emphasis on "limit" and told her to take into account her age in regards to her health, "all things considered." She
R indicated, after survey was over, he is working on a lamenectomy [sp?] with reference to two spots on his lungs and/or his back.
Sharp, on the ball respondant. No problems.
R had a granddaughter to babysit, who was noisy. R was sa bc her son had recently passed away.
R had trouble with the arithmetic, not because of any loss of mental sharpness, but because, she said, she's never been good with numbers
I think R got help from his signifcant other on the date question over which R stumbled.
R says she has a brain tumor that affects her memory, otherwise she seems very on top of things (she still runs her own ranch with the help of her son, but she mows and prunes and lots of other work). She also said, concerning her care at her Dr's offi
R had to have answer categories repeated regularly.
R did not like questions about depression because he says he's accepted his "problem"
R missed last part of math problem--he said 3 instead of 2
"I think the health care has gone downhill. It seems the Dr.s don't have enough time to spend with us. Maybe because we're senior citizens. They kinda write us off like we're not too long for this world anyway." She wanted me to note that. A nice and thou
She was slow but up-beat for 80 years old!
R has trouble understanding questions. I read them very slowly and that way she understood them.
R wanted to make sure I understood that all Q's about how she felt during the "last four weeks" are influenced by the fact that she had two bouts of FLU during that time, and that she is usually able to do much more, and has minimal pain
R became irritated toward the end of the survey, she kept asking if her answers were "correct".
the phone number he gave didn't match what the computer showed
R said, "I really do want to complement PeaceHealth for what they're doing at their Senior Center over there on Barger. It's a completely new approach compared to what I had at my former [healt care provider]."
This woman is TOO healthy. Great respondant. No problems.
Respondant has had problems with his prescriptions being filled. Lack of communication or something. He says whenever he tries to get his prescription filled he usually has to call to make the prescription and they have to call his doctor to make the pre
The R has some hearing problems. I only conducted the last 20% of the survey with this R.
R had a problem understanding that the HEALTH LIMIT q's were not "yes, I can do that," or "no, I don't do that" questions--that when she said no, it meant she had no limit. Also some difficulties with the agree/disagree sets.
Respondent took a long time considering her answers for the PHC1-7 series (she seemed to understand the questions) but I think the answer catagories confused her, because she struggled with the DS1-11 series that followed. For DS5 she said "somewhat agre
R had frequent comprehension problems with the questions. Slight accent; English may not be first language.
This woman is my role model for getting older--she's amazing
absolutely wonderful--he's my role model!
R refused to answer PFI10 even hypothetically because she is retired. She sd she has some problems (related) with anxiety and high blood pressure, but answered "no" to those questions because it was "only on occasion." Also, her cancer was skin cancer, "n
R wanted it noted that her answers are all based on the fact that she uses a walker to physically move around because of an inner ear problem. She felt that it was important to add this because when I got to asking her SQL 12, about problems with regular
He he did fairly well through most of it, but right after the "we're halfway through" the questions that followed , he became very irritated by the the next group of questions, argued with me thru most of the "depression" questions and after the math ques
I believe the phone number she gave is correct and that the # given in the question (PHONEC) is the daughter's number who was erroneously listed as proxy
R got a diagnosis of Alzheimer's from her doctor, but insisted she does not have Alzheimer's. Had real cognitive problems. Couldn't give straight answers to most of the questions and tended to wander off and tell stories and repeat them again, and again
R said she had no pain, but later in interview she said she suffers from chronic pain (migraines)
said she didn't limit going outside due to "fear of falling" but in a later question she said she deliberately stays home, inside, during the rain so as not to possibly fall.
R very nice. R hard of hearing. Complains about the girls at the doctor's office front tesk, only Wendy is nice there.
His last name is pronounced "Regal-man."
r enjoys giving very detailed long- winded answers to every single question. he commented many times that he was not happy with the "degree of the answer"choices
r had a condition that causes her to tire easily
For VISIT1 Respondent answered 5 then explained that two of the visits were in California and three of the visits were in Oregon. She listed specialists for those three in Oregon, so she may have answered the PS1-11 series with her primary health car
R was very reluctant to do survey, I had to explain the purpose of the study many times and remind her that she agreed to take part. Some of the questions have to be repeated to her for her to understand them.
Very difficult to get answers within the answer catagories given. R seemed to have difficulty understanding the meaning of some questions.
r was bedridden with parkinsons this is not an everyday occurance, his being bedridden, at least that was what I was able to ascertain from the interview
Respondant got confused with most answer catagories. Had to repeat answers on almost every question and push for intensities. Answers at times were inconsistant. Very sweet, though. Was concerned about not being able to be reached for the next interview a
The R changed primary doctors 3 times in the past year, so he had no answers for the doctor's office series of questions.
R said she was "operated in january on the 21st for arthritis in my neck, which was damaging nerves in my neck and arms. A week later I was put back in the hospital for tests and for gastritis; and then I went in 3 weeks later for physical therapy on my n
Likes the medical staff in Florence and thinks highly of their care.
On Help 3, R sd he has never done laundry but he wouldn't have a problem doing that if he were to try.
R is in very poor health and is concerned that her doctor has previously insisted that she take mood altering medication to address her ability to cope with her severe ailments. She says she is capable of dealing with it without the aid of psychological
Didn't sound too good. Had some cognitive problems.
The R had a much easier time answering the second set of "How much do you agree with" statements, I believe because they were shorter and simpler in structure.
r wanted to qualify many questions about his health saying you always want to be better but he indicated that he was OK
R wanted to add this comment: "I appreciate what you're trying to do, but I'm a teacher and I've dealt with questions and answers most of my life. The answer choices to some of the questions are inappropriate." R said many of the Q's were "dumb" and gav
R did not remember signing up for survey or what survey was about. He asked what it was for and said he didn't get a postcard, but gladly took part in the study.
A little slow but moved right along. Wanted me to note that the DK on PS11 is because there was no way, that he saw, to answer the question subjectively. Good respondant.
There are a couple Q's in the "COND" section that she answered as "don't know" because she is going to have some tests done soon regarding those conditions. R had to have answer categories and some Q's repeated regularly.
Better to give her an opportunity to set up an appointment for the interview.
r was on codiene recuperating from her operation
on math question r said she has never been able to do math
When I told her who I was and what it was for, R sd "oh, this one is a little long, isn't it?" But she stuck it out and seemed just fine, didn't tell me she was tired, etc.
For PS6 Respondent first said, "I don't completely agree with that" and then when I reread the answer catagories he said, "Well I don't disagree, so put down agree." For HELP3 Respondent said "that doesn't apply, because my wife does the laundry. But
Nice but VERY depressive. Is taking care of her mother and seems to be very emotionally exhausted by it. Did not seem suicidal, though.
R is experiencing memory loss- -always give answer catagories-let wife (Joyce) help on medication questions.
i think i must have had a stroke because my walking was well something happened because i could not hardly walk
Regarding our calling back of another follow-up interview one-year from now, R sd she was moving to Hawaii and if PeaceHealth wants to track me down then they can.
the R had a little trouble choosing which answer category would be most appropriate, but made no complaints about them.
For PS8 Respondent answered 1 DISAGREE and he explained that some of the discussion between the nurse and the doctor happens in another room. He attributed this to the doctor being busy. As he described it, he tells the nurse of any changes, and she tel
R was willing to explain why she disagreed on some of the questions concerning the care she received at her doctor's office but there's no real place within the survey instrument for an open ended "Do you have anything else you want to add about your heal
Hard to get her to give exact answers in the level of agreement questions but otherwise a good respondant. Be preparted to repeat answer catagories several times.
R gets disgusted w/herself, considers that depression;has had both breasts removed to prevent cancer;she answered yes to arthritis question because she feels that it is starting; she has 2 doctors a specialist and reg doctor; she's been in nursing home fo
he was very difficult, very defensive...still mourning loss of wife over six months ago. every single question was difficult to get a straight anwer from him with him overreacting to everything he has several "no answers' for this reason. he was also su
R remembered signing up for survey, but kept asking why she was being called and what the research was for and why peace health wanted to know these things about her, what the purpose is. Says she has trouble concentrating on things she has to use her br
She has a bad cold and just got a knee replacement, but is still alert and cheerful. Cites the cold as being a factor behind some of her answers.
R's wife and oldest daughter both passed away with in the last two months.
Respondent was able to answer all of the questions quickly except for PHC1-7, which she struggled to understand the wording of the questions and needed reminding of the answer catagories. Respondent asked me to tell you that if next year's survey is an
R sd she had had skin cancer, but it wasn't a life-threatening problem--she didn't know whether to count it as having had cancer or not, but sd "yes" because, technically she *had* been diagnosed with cancer. R also sd that she never gets as much done as
R felt that PHC 5 was an odd question, he said it was a "non-question".
R sd that she's felt a little depressed lately because she just got some "bad news"--a friend passed away. Pertaining to the doctor's office and the care she receives there, she sd she goes to PeaceHealth and "The doctor moves me in and out in 15 mins. I
R wants the next one mailed and never do a telephone survey at night because all the good TV programs are on at night.
R felt frustrated with the answer choices, and did her best to avoid sticking to them.
r has become very hard of hearing used his wife for a relay she didnt word some questions exactly and the reliability may be in question
R said that he hasn't cut down on activities in the last 4 weeks because he "was cut down long before that"
R's wife denied he was home, but when she heard it was for peace health she let me speak with him.
r refused a question about whether doctors would tell her about her care because she is a reired nurse and wouldnt ask certain questions because she would already know the answers
This guy is amazing: sharp and quick, but you sometimes need to make sure he understands the question properly.
John, proxy-Confused about need or recieve help Q's says "never-meaning she never does those things-had to read entire Q in brackets.
For LIVWILL Respondent answered 1 YES and added "I'm filling one out now."
R's husband is dying, and she helps care for him. This has been difficult for her, and her answers are reflective of this.
Proxy sd she'd notify PH of her new ph. #; She's moving. Rroxy sd she has the # to reach PH
R recently got out of the hospital after 3 weeks due to having triple bypass surgery.
R seems very unsure of where he is currently living and where he will be living. When I first called him he said he was moving from his home to a trailer home, then when I did the interview he said he was moving from the trailer home to a care facility in
r has had a foot problem that has caused extreme pain in last two months but it is getting better this may have skewed some of her answers because she started feeling better in the last week and being able to get around more this problem caused her stress
On PhoneB, R got her current phone number correct; only it wasn't updated. I think I coded it "correct", even though it did not match the outdated # in the survey instrument.
R has been depressed because her son is terminally ill.
was shaking severely towards the end of the survey and had trouble holding the receiver. She stayed on to finish the survey.
On PFI 11, R said it depends on what furniture she would be moving around. On PFI 10 & COND 11 - she said she never could have done a day's office work as she has been disabled since age 18, when she contracted encephalitis. On PS 1- PS 12, she said all h
Proxy had me repeat a lot of the questions. Had some trouble comprehending phc1-7
At end, R wanted to know how many more interviews there were
R has trouble understanding *and* hearing.
For VISIT1 R had difficulty arriving at a number, he finally said 20; he said "the number is a good size" and explained that he takes his wife to the doctor and sometimes they have appointments at the same time, and sometimes not. He also said that the f
I hope my doctor gets this because then she might do something about my Arthritis.
At COND4 proxy asked if I was asking about her or him and we went back to COND1 to make sure. She relayed Qds1 and or 3,ds10, and ds11. Proxy is wife of R preferrs "Jane"
R's doctor is leaving she will have a new one.
on Q:SQL18, f r said during the past four weeks her sister died of cancer. she mentioned she felt depressed for a few days and it was a hard question to answer
85 and still drives! R had a little trouble interpreting SQL15 because she has "accepted her limitations" (ie her weak legs) as far as needing to use a walker outside and so forth. So, when questions ask "within the last four weeks" she was a bit unsure
wanted me to add, she really likes her doctors and loves the idea of helping with this study (she was a very vibrant person)
R has trouble with numbers since he had a stroke
R says he may write Peacehealth and say he doesn't want to take part in the study anymore
R refused to answer some questions. She cited her current medical condition being up in the air as the reason for not being able to answer them.
Proxy-Michelle Tracy-his ex-wife. He lives with her-at 942/3046- she took over for him at SQL 25. He was in more pain than usual-can't eat.Problems with his stomach and esophagus.Survey was causing anxiety. Proxy says: she finished survey last year-he may
the R is hard of hearing, but quick of speaking, in that if you don't talk yourself, she'll ask if you're still there.
Had a knee replacement recently--"works beautifully," he says. Reports that the replacement is the reason he cites for difficulty walking, but is "improving every day." Got a stint put in to alleviate a 95% artery blockage as well, and he feels a lot be
R can get confused with the level of agreement questions. Re-read and be patient. Otherwise a good, coherent respondant.
"possible" PROXY unnecessary. R sd she recently had an accident and broke both arm and shoulder, which has severely altered what might have been her usual answers as to how much her health limits her doing certain activities. For SQL3, she refused, saying
The R wasn't sure how to answer the question about the care at the Doctor's office being excellent. She likes her Doctor at the Barger Clinic very much, but he's only available for a half day, in the morning, one day per week. She says the nurse practit
R is slow and had trouble with questions with lenght. But she is very friendly
Sweetie!!! Was slow but very thoughtful in her answers. Did not have to push hard for intensities.
R had some problems with understanding and subsequently articulating whether he agreed/disagreed with the statement "I find my efforts to change things I don't like about my health are not effective." R doesn't have hearing problems, but a few difficulti
R was kind of bored with qiestions, but still friendly
Proxy said R lives in a "ritzy" retirement community as her answer to RESIDE. I checked the box for assisted living.
R began to cry on depression questions. I offered her to skip them she said that'd be better, she cried at the end because she's so depressed about her health.
The R sounds a bit breathless; I mentioned once that we could break off the interview, but she finished it all at once. Chronic pain seems to be her principal health problem. R speaks with a Spanish accent, but understands english well if you speak slow
Good respondant but VERY soft spoken. Turn volume up all the way!!!
R mentioned that for Q "PAIN" she gave it a "2" BECAUSE SHE RECENTLY HAD SHINGLES AND CURRENTLY HAS nerve damage. She normally doesn't have pain. And this present situation, she stated, also influenced answer to Q "SQL12".
The R is caring for her husband, and is a little hard of hearing
The R is in alot of pain from a surgery in March 02 to correct problems from a procedure done on her leg in August of 01.
He's 85 and had two heart attacks and a stroke a year ago during a month period. Sounded younger than 85 and pretty together mentally.
Very nice woman. Slow but very thoughtful in some of her responses.
R has an M.A. she said PCH1-PCH7 were double negatives. She became annoyed at first questions about climbing stairs and walking, because "If I can walk a mile then surely I can walk a block" & "If I can climb several flights of stairs, then certainly I c
Very alert and quick responding. A dream respondant.
His wife acts as proxy as her husband's hearing makes using the phone impossible. She says he keeps very active working on machines and is alert and clever but feigns ignorance in order to avoid doing things he doesn't want to do, such as housework. Is
m r said he quit school in the 10th grade and went into the service and got g.e.d. after he was discharged from service in 1952
R had slight comprehension problems throughout the survey.
R wanted us to know that she has jetlag, as she just got back from a trip and that she's not feeling up to speed. She had asked to be called *after* 4/14, but the notes said to call her before then.
respondent explained that she does not feel any pain or discomfort because she is on methadones (pain killers)
R had two deaths in the family in the last 2 weeks, so she didn't feel comfortable answering some of the questions about emotional problems.
Sharp and quick. Says any depressive or blue feelings are due to his wife having terminal cancer.
r seemed not to be tracking at times I repeaated questions abut some answers seemed incongruous
At end of survey R said "It was much easier this time because now I know how it works." R said that on the survey she did in October she said that Carter was president before Bush and that she later realized it and felt very embarrassed. She kept refe
For COND8 Respondent offered that his doctor said that he'd had a stroke "but I don't remember it, so it must have been a small one". I asked him what the doctor said about it, to see if it was a TIA or mini-stroke, but Respondent didn't say anything abo
The R remembered the math question from the previous interview, mentioning it at the outset of this interview, and was concerned about how she would do. I believe she used pencil and paper when answering this time.
R' proxy (wife) becomes frustrated by answer categories; begins explaining why her husband can or can't do certain things.
R made a mistake on the date (wrong day--8th instead of 10th) but I think it was because she hadn't looked, not because of a mental dysfunction
R forgot to tell me that she takes medication for Goiter--she forgets about it because, as long as she take her meds it doesn't bother her at all. She also got the end of the arithmetic Q wrong. All in all, I wish I was as healthy as this 70yo woman!!!
Female R (only initials are given; this may be helpful to the next I'r?)
r just fell down stairs in last week and hurt herself this influences pain questions
R was upseted by depression questions. She says its a condition she's been dealing with for many years. Said no to the first questions about depression and on the questions where she should answer yes if taking medication she said she does take zoloft,
Has severe hearing loss which makes it very difficult to use a regular phone. Must use a speaker phone and his wife had to repeat some of the questions for him.
R said to call her next time after she pays taxes because her mood would be better.
Many of Respondent's answers reflect the accident she had a week ago as described in COND17A. In particular her 1 REGULARLY answers for HELP1-4, HELP11 and her 2 OCCASIONALLY answer for HELP12 reflect her immobility due to the accident a week ago. Also
1. Hard of hearing. 2. Doesn't like to stick to answer categories.
R commented that she found "the most wonderful doctor" at Peace Health on Barger St, (Dr. Larken). She added that both the facility and the doctor are very excellent- fantastic.
R has recently (6 months ago) had major surgery to remove cancer and she is currently being treated with chemotherapy. Many of her responses are related to her reaction to the chemotherapy and she considers her current condition to be temporary until she
R was very hard of hearing and it was difficult to get through the interview with him. He became so frustrated with the factual question about who was president that I moved on to avoid losing him completely. ( He had interruppted the interview once befor
R has been to the Mayo Clinic to find out why she has recurring headaches
Has been diagnosed with incurable multiple myeloma, a form of cancer which afflicts the bones. She's now one of the first people to participate in an experimental study to ascertain the effects of thalidomide on her illness. Was in a hospice a year ago
r said she keeps very busy with four volunteer jobs, she wanted me to include this information.
In the last 2 weeks, R has had a schiatic nerve problem, so he emphasizes that things have been a lot different; before this he had no trouble with even strenous sports or walking more than a mile(he sd if it wasn't for this, he "would be ready to go out
R says a study should be done on "too much medication for seniors" She had expressed concern earlier in the interview--"I feel like an old woman on too much medication"
Respondent answered PS1-PS11 for her former Primary Health Care Provider at Peace Health, who quit due to pregancy and "possibly other reasons". Respondent could not get another Primary Health Care Provider from Peace Health or the Oregon Medical Group.
R said most of her answers to what she can and can't do are due to recently having had back surgery. Her husband has been doing everything for her, so she said the pain has not interfered at all with her normal work because she doesn't do anything, her hu
R stated that his responses to the effectiveness of his efforts to affect his health are based solely upon his weight problem and not any other problems.
r took his time answering questions, and was coopertive
she had recently broken her leg, she wanted me to note that somewhere. She is also caring for her husband which has contributed to her over all depression ( shes taking meds for depression)
Wife, Carmen, finished the survey as Proxy after the 3rd question.
R just had the worst week of her life, she explained. Lost her mother and had something go wrong with one of her hips. Lots of pain and depression. R wanted us to include that in the survey, so here it is.