Posted
on March 17, 2014
How
do we treat the oldest people in our society? Today is the day to
consider the wellbeing—mental, emotional, and physical—of elderly
people. If you have older relatives in your family, a visit or call
is a great idea. Even more amazing would be starting a new tradition
or recording stories of “the good old days” so you can learn some
of your own family history!
Check
out this story about how a senior citizen helps make kids in
her community happy—and how they have returned the favor.
Zoom
provides some ideas for how kids can help seniors. And Pennies of Time has some more great ideas.
A
great program that has begun is the Granny Cloud. Grandmothers and
other adults (largely seniors) are able to Skype with children in
various parts in the world, encouraging, nurturing, praising—and by
their attention, helping those kids to learn! Check it out!
Some
people say that Wellderly Day (and all week), we should encourage
elderly people NOT to “act their age,” and to celebrate those who
don't “act their age.” But I think maybe we should redefine what
“acting like an 80 year old” means! Maybe “acting like an 80
year old” means playing card games with grandkids, dancing around
the living room every time music is on, and hanging out with friends
as much as possible! Maybe “acting like at 85 year old” means
learning to hoop, dressing up for Halloween, and trying new foods!
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on this date:
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