One Thing We All Need To Do For Our Elderly
We need to acknowledge our elderly and take the time to communicate with them.
A new study looking at the link between loneliness and premature death found that lonely older adults have a 14 percent increased risk of dying early than their peers who have strong social ties.
The study was conducted by researcher John Cacioppo, professor of psychology at the University of Chicago and colleagues. Their study was presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual meeting in Chicago.”
One Thing We All Need To Do For Our Elderly.
We need to acknowledge our elderly and take the time to communicate with them.
Having worked with elderly people for years, I have seen the feelings of isolation and depression that can take hold and end the lives of those elderly people that feel they have no one. Isolation certainly is an ingredient to an earlier death for the elderly, in fact from my observations, isolation is a number one ingredient for depression in the elderly.
I have tremendous respect for our elder generation, they have a wealth of wisdom and experience to share if only we would take the time to sit with them and listen.
They have lived and survived many challenges and can teach us much about ourselves, yes folks the elderly can teach you more about yourself than you could possible imagine.
We owe it to them to be their advocate if they are no longer able to voice their concerns themselves.
Elderly people living on their own lack the comfort of human touch which is an essential part of being human.
Just holding their hand or touching them on the shoulder can create a sense of well being. Touch is so important, that is why animals are such good company for those that are alone, the affection of a pet can create well being and a sense of need.
One Thing We All Need To Do For Our Elderly.
We need to acknowledge our elderly and take the time to communicate with them.
If you know an elderly person who lives alone and has no contact with family or friends, take the time to say hello, ask them if there is anything you can do for them. It’s such little effort to be thoughtful and kind.
Your kindness can make the difference in ways you couldn’t possibly imagine.
We owe it to them to be their advocate if they are no longer able to voice their concerns themselves.
Elderly people living on their own lack the comfort of human touch which is an essential part of being human.
Just holding their hand or touching them on the shoulder can create a sense of well being. Touch is so important, that is why animals are such good company for those that are alone, the affection of a pet can create well being and a sense of need.
One Thing We All Need To Do For Our Elderly.
We need to acknowledge our elderly and take the time to communicate with them.
If you know an elderly person who lives alone and has no contact with family or friends, take the time to say hello, ask them if there is anything you can do for them. It’s such little effort to be thoughtful and kind.
Your kindness can make the difference in ways you couldn’t possibly imagine.
Giving is such an inspiring feeling, knowing that you have made a difference to someone's life is the greatest gift we have as human beings.
If you have an ageing family member, make the effort to be there for support, once they are gone, they are indeed gone forever. The elderly are a treasure chest and their gratitude is always there whether you can see it or not.
Please take the time to sit and talk with an elderly person today. Most of us will get old, this will be you one day.
Quote for the elderly.
“An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets, the more interested he is in her.”
― Agatha Christie
“The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.”
― Jean-Paul Sartre
“I think people understand things different when they get older. It’s not a question of getting soft, or seeing things in the grey areas instead of black and white. I really believe I’m just understanding things different. Better.”
― Jeff Lindsay, Darkly Dreaming Dexter
One Thing We All Need To Do For Our Elderly.We need to acknowledge our elderly and take the time to communicate with them.
One Thing We All Need To Do For Our Elderly.
We need to acknowledge our elderly and take the time to communicate with them.
