This is a descriptive study focusing on an aged couple in their family and socio-cultural context in a fishing community of Azorian descent. Based on data supplied by CARTANA's (1988) ethnographic study, a condensed description was made of the village scenery, se as to offer the reader a better understanding of the dwellers' life style. The couple's ("Seu" Jose and "Dona" Maria) life central point in this narrative is described according to family structure, personal statements, of which some are translated in their own peculiar manner of speech, and describe a common day in their life. Implications to nursing and to other health professionals are described, such as health, disease and ageing, approached here with an importance equal to that of other family aspects. This behavior in sickness is emphasized when first seeking common community resources and, thereafter, the formal health network. A special note is offered to health professionals towards a better performance if and when they take into consideration the clients' cultural components regarding health convictions, norms and practices.