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Keep Seniors Independent and Involved Practical Acts of Kindness


Keep Seniors Independent and Involved -Practical Acts of Kindness

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Sometimes elderly people can be fierce about maintaining their independence - some would say downright stubborn rsspect.org But it is hard to give up taking care of oneself and give the reins over to someone else ambafrance-kwt.org How can you help without taking away their independence?


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elderly,independence,spirits,kindness,thoughtfulness,giving,


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Sometimes elderly people can be fierce about maintaining their
independence - some would say downright stubborn pastafajulia.com But it is hard
to give up taking care of oneself and give the reins over to
someone else residentakj.com It can diminish their spirits to depend on others to
do tasks they used to do so easily.

How can you help without taking away their independence?

Following are five ideas from the e-book, "101
Ways to Change the World". Use them to stir up your
own ideas thegrandviewnews.com Let's keep our seniors involved in life - they are a
valuable commodity!


1. If you have an old computer that still works, take it to an
elderly person tobaccopuroscr.com

  • Teach how to operate it to send and receive email viahotelsamsterdam.com Give them
    a connection to the world.

  • What a great way to keep them connected to their family and
    friends who are probably online too.

  • Their kids and grandkids will think they are so cool, and be so
    impressed that they mastered the computer!

  • Become an E-mail Pen Pal with them yourself!

    • 2. Help someone around the house who is elderly or sick. You
    could:

  • Paint

  • Garden

  • Mow the lawn

  • Shovel snow

  • Take out trash

    • Just look around. You'll be able to discover what needs to be done.
    If there is an extensive list of things to do, enlist the help of a
    couple other people - take a lunch along and make it a party! The
    senior will appreciate the help and the company.

    3. Take daily walks with an elderly neighbor who doesn't feel
    comfortable or safe going out on their own. Exercise will help keep
    them mobile and keep their spirits up, too. And you may just
    learn tidbits of history and wisdom from their perspective.

    4. Birds are always a delight to watch for those who are
    homebound.

  • Take over a bird feeder and keep it filled with birdseed.

  • Hummingbirds are fun to watch. Keep their feeder filled with
    fresh hummingbird nectar for hours of entertainment!

    • 5. Help the elderly or homebound decorate for the holidays.
    They often miss out on the fun of holidays because they aren't
    able to handle the traditions and decorations. Yet they usually
    have boxes of items that made their holidays special over the
    years. Make sure you return to put them all away!

    There you have it - five simple ways to make a difference in an
    elderly person's life. All you have to do is make the decision to
    help and then do it.     It's just that simple!

    For more suggestions, visit http://www.101WaysSeries.com and
    download the e-book, "101 Ways to Change the World".
    Use these tips to change your world, one kindness at a time.
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