Table 1 Interview guide, titled “Life is like the seasons,” for opening conversations with residents

1. Childhood is just like the spring

 (1) “When you were a child, what was your dream?”

2. Teenage years are just like summer

 (1) “Would you please talk about your learning experience or getting a job?”

 (2) “What about your feelings and memories of falling in love with someone?”

 (3) “What about your marriage? Your children?”

3. Mid-adulthood is just like fall

 (1) “Would you please talk about your family/career?”

 (2) “What makes you proud?”

4. Senior years are just like the winter

 (1) “What was the most interesting thing in your life after you retired?”

 (2) “What kind of life would you like to have during your old age?”