The Irish American culture is family-oriented, respectful, and hard working. When interviewing 86-year-old W.E., I learned what Irish Americans' views and practices are to prevent illness, promote wellness and maintain health. I also learned about the different foods Irish Americans eat and what folk medical remedies are significant to W.E. Religion is an important part of the Irish culture but when W.E. and his family suffered a tragic loss, he questioned his faith. I was influenced by the Irish culture and I was able to see how our cultures are similar and different.
On Sunday February 29th, 2015, I interviewed W.E. at his daughters home to speak about his Irish culture. I was invited over for Sunday dinner around 3 o'clock. We spoke at the dinner table for a few hours after dinner. He entertained me with stories about his younger years and his life growing up. W.E. is an 86-year-old male, approximately 5'11 and 119 pounds. W.E. has short white hair, blue eyes and is has fair skin. He is tall, very thin and has a slouched posture. W.E. has been happily married for 66 years with 4 children. I have known W.E. for 3 years now, which is how …show more content…
I would say that W.E. is placed in the stage of Ego Integrity. "Ego integrity is facilitated when an older adult has successfully accomplished tasks earlier in life" (Taylor, 2015, p.429). He reminisces about the "good ole days" and how he accomplished everything he wanted to. He is a loving father, and a supportive grandfather. Although I believe he is placed in the stage of Ego Integrity, he does state how he regrets some things he has done in the past. He mentioned that he regrets how much he used to drink because of his Irish background, and hard ships growing up. He also wishes he dealt with his money more wisely. Other than that, he identifies himself as a strong, accomplished, hardworking
On Sunday February 29th, 2015, I interviewed W.E. at his daughters home to speak about his Irish culture. I was invited over for Sunday dinner around 3 o'clock. We spoke at the dinner table for a few hours after dinner. He entertained me with stories about his younger years and his life growing up. W.E. is an 86-year-old male, approximately 5'11 and 119 pounds. W.E. has short white hair, blue eyes and is has fair skin. He is tall, very thin and has a slouched posture. W.E. has been happily married for 66 years with 4 children. I have known W.E. for 3 years now, which is how …show more content…
I would say that W.E. is placed in the stage of Ego Integrity. "Ego integrity is facilitated when an older adult has successfully accomplished tasks earlier in life" (Taylor, 2015, p.429). He reminisces about the "good ole days" and how he accomplished everything he wanted to. He is a loving father, and a supportive grandfather. Although I believe he is placed in the stage of Ego Integrity, he does state how he regrets some things he has done in the past. He mentioned that he regrets how much he used to drink because of his Irish background, and hard ships growing up. He also wishes he dealt with his money more wisely. Other than that, he identifies himself as a strong, accomplished, hardworking