Sorry if it sounded a bit awkward asking. (Limited Question Space) The main point of the message is eventually I want to be willing to devote time with needed elderly. Just wandering this would be a great thing to do. All I know is that in today's world most young people can sometimes be self centered (not all), but seems like some are more on the side of disrespecting them, then treating them friendly. And when this occurs I know that by experience that one little help or friendly conversation can let them feel that they are important people in our lives still. I am a person that has great amount of empathy in my heart and this is how I would like to share it.
2007-11-28 09:55:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Spend time with them talking and asking them to share their life stories with you. You will be entertained and really enjoy them.
You can also visit, a Retirement Home, maybe every so often.
The world needs young people like you.
2007-11-28 11:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world and other Seniors need more people like you. In my opinion. Stay as long as you like on this site. We can all use a little empathy. Although in my case throw money!
2007-11-28 11:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a senior out of a nursing home for a day and take them to dinner.make sure you have permission from their relatives first.do this every month for a year,but make sure its some one different.or get together as a community and make some home made stuff for some of the Alzheimer's Patience.they are the ones that are not visited very often.good luck
2007-11-28 12:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you could do would be over your services, yard work especially, cut the grass rake leaves, take out trash, etc....
General help, even run to the store and pick up the heavy items for them, laundry soap, bottle water, etc...
The very least acknowledge them when you see them, a simple smile or hi would be so nice.
2007-11-28 10:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by doxie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont need a shoulder to cry on,i dont need some one to talk to i need real help.i need financial help and if you can do that then you are really doing your share to help some old folks.i am 69 and facing having my utilities disconnected because i helped my daughter.they say Friday is the last day for me to get my money together.ha ha what a joke.i been telling these fine people in here i will soon be gone,so i guess as of Friday i will be.EDIT-dear hazel she use to help me until she started dating a loser about 3 years ago.
2007-11-28 10:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by alcaholicdemon 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
God has given you a great love toward the elderly. My mom is older and it is nice to hear that other people do care about how hard it is to become older. I do not look forward to it either. God Bless You
2007-11-29 14:10:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try volunteering at a senior citizen facility or assisted living home. I'm certain they would appreciate the caring and visits.
2007-11-28 10:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good rule for the elderly --- don't give away what you may need for yourself. To Alca... You're at the age when your children should be helping you.
2007-11-28 10:14:24 · answer #8 · answered by Just Hazel 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you really apply yourself, you might be surprised with whom has the most to share with who.
2007-11-29 01:10:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spend time with them
listen
and take em fishing
oh tell em a good joke
2007-11-28 10:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋