Sometimes elderly people can be fierce about maintaining their independence – some would say downright stubborn. But it is hard to give up taking care of oneself and give the reins over to someone else. 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. 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. Teach how to operate it to send and receive email. 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...
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