en multiple races but not racial discrimination based on age. What types of local, national or other organizations are you involved with (e.g., political, religious, educational)? How are you involved? Why have you chosen these particular organizations?Maxine is socially active. She is an active member of a Baptist church and Christian community. Within her church Maxine is a member of the “Budget and Personnel committees.” Maxine is the President of her local “Baptist Women on Missions” group. Maxine explained that her choice to spend her precious time with these groups is a natural progression from her involvement in her Christian community. What are your eating habits? What foods or drinks do you think have contributed to your longevity?Maxine is proud of her diet and feels that “her good diet” is a contributing factor towards her continued “good health.” She explained that her diet is “balanced and low in fat.” I asked her for her diet secrets and she relayed the following menu to me: eight glasses’ of water per day, three servings of vegetables every day, two servings of fruit every day and fish one time per week. Have you had to deal with any specific health issues, disabilities, or illnesses? What actions were successful in assisting you to overcome any barriers associated with these conditions?As I outlined, in Maxine’s history, her life is marred with significant personal loss. The sudden death of Maxine’s son was a traumatic event, which she has learned to cope with over the years. After her son’s death, she sunk into a depression and relied on professional and spiritual counseling to enable her to deal with the situation. She explained that the death of her first husband was almost “expected” and she was able to prepare for the event. Throughout these tragedies she relied heavily on her Chr...
