Please give my ways to treat the elderly.
2006-11-20 20:42:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I think that we should treat the elderly with kindness and consideration that we would show anyone else. You know these people have a lot to offer us and if we take the time to listen...we just might figure out where we will be in our old age. Treat them as though they have been on this planet long enough to know a thing or two. Ask them questions about their youth, about their children their life experiences in general. I have a few older friends and they probably are some of the coolest people I know. Do yourself a favor...when you ask a question...be sure to listen...it is almost like unwrapping a gift you never knew you wanted.
Cherish the old...experiences don't change as much as the era's do.....you will be surprised at how similar you might be to an older person!!!
2006-11-20 20:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by yidlmama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Treat them with the respect and dignity that they deserve. Be nice, courteous, and mind your manners. If some seem a little rude, shake it off because it most likely isn't directed at you.
2006-11-21 04:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by Zodiac_Child 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you would anyone else-with great compassion, sensitivity, tenderness, kindness.
And respect-there is much you can learn from the elderly!
2006-11-21 04:45:18 · answer #3 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With respect. You may run errands for them, clean their home, ect,. but basically what most elderly individuals crave most is companionship. Just be their friend and sit and talk and listen with them sometime.
2006-11-21 05:26:13 · answer #4 · answered by rosey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treat the same you do for your parents - Love - Generous - Respect
2006-11-21 05:17:05 · answer #5 · answered by Neighbour 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
help to carry things.
be polite.
talk to them.
let them know you care and love them.
dont spent big bucks on them cos most probably will just scold you for being a spendthrift.
never dissapoint them.
if they want to drink water get it for them.
be gentle and sweet.
well there are always more. but i shall stop here(:
2006-11-21 04:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by destinyofangels 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
with the respect they deserve in most cases. However, some lose their manners and don't deserve respect.
2006-11-21 04:45:48 · answer #7 · answered by Sou sou R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With dignity and respect
2006-11-21 05:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋