2007-06-28 22:36:03 · 12 answers · asked by monami 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
my parents are elderly, and things have changed a lot since they were younger. i noticed that they are losing their hearing abilities a little bit, so you have to talk louder to them. also, they forget many times they told me the same thing twice or three times. i have to be patient, because i love them and they gave me their best years. elderly people like to talk mostly about their aches and pains, about medications they are taking, they like to compare who has the most aches, about shocking news ( so they can say: "in my times that never happened). about good old times. just ask them to tell stories about their lives or others, they will be more than happy to talk about that. ask them for good advice, even if you don't agree. talk to them with patience and lots of love and respect. because they are old, that doesn't mean they are any less. and anybody who mistreat them is a scum to society.
2007-06-28 23:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by COOKIE 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cher Mon Ami monami :) I think you have to give them respect, first and foremost. Most elderly people will just keep silent when you barrack them with uncouth mannerisms of sorts, but really the key is to be observant, smile a lot and SPEND time with them by being kind.
2007-06-29 12:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by joulsey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a senior, I will be honest and say: Speaking a bit louder helps a lot. Not much louder but just a bit.
Trying to beat the crap out of us is not recommended-some of took self defense at a younger age & were quite good at it. :)
We do like to share our knowledge and stories, and in my case, learn new things and explore new heights-I am a hiker.
Don't see the age barrier, look beyond it and see a person.
2007-06-29 07:24:13 · answer #3 · answered by dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just simply talk to them and don't use a lot of modern day slang, because they won't understand it. Sometimes when there are new terms I don't understand what people are saying either. All you have to do is say "Hi how are you doing today sir or ma'am (which ever the case maybe)? If they indicate to you that they are hard of hearing then raise you voice.
2007-06-29 12:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of hearing them,try to LISTEN to them.In this fast paced world,elders in a family can be real 'Asset'.Most consider them to be a liability but if you are wise,smart and patient,they can be great stress-Prevent ors.Whatever time one can spare,let it be a prime time with them and doing bits of chores for them and adding value to their daily life can open wide channels of communication with them.Remember,loneliness is a silent killer and protect them from it.At the end of the day,elders give you more than they take.It can be a WIN WIN situation for all.
2007-06-29 09:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same way you do with people of any age group, anyone you would consider is a person and an individual - that is, by listening, treating the other person with respect, giving the other person your time of day.
2007-06-29 11:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by autumnleaves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask questions , listen earnestly, and be patient. they were once the same as you..and you can learn a-lot from them! you just need to be patient, smile and nod, talk slowly and properly...they don't understand slang..ect. and most of all remember that a smile is universal!
2007-06-29 07:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by christina s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With respect, patience, and a little louder than you would with your other friends.
2007-06-29 07:42:57 · answer #8 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like this "Caaaaan Youu Heeaaar Meeee?"
"Yeeeesss?"
"Caaan youu sayyy Viagraaaa?"
2007-06-29 05:49:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
SPEAK NORMAL IF THEIR NOT PAYING ATTENTION THEN SPEAK LOUD NOT ELDER PERSON DEAF
2007-06-29 11:25:44 · answer #10 · answered by 129 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋