After working with seniors for many years in long term care, I still enjoy sharing conversations with the seniors in my life. They have so many stories to tell about life, mainly their life and the way it was when they were young. They didn't have cell phones or Ipod's, they didn't have shoes with reflectors and labels, no push up bras or tattoos. Nor did they have rings in their noses, the men did not have ponytails.
They lived a much simpler life and were happy. Some of them had part time jobs in the family grocery store, others were putting themselves through school and paying their own way.
I can strike up a conversation with seniors just about anywhere I go, the market or the fabric store or just out for a walk. I've always said there is so much to be learned by sitting and visiting with a senior, I've certainly benefitted myself and they love you for it too. Take the time, next time and visit with a senior near you. You will be glad you did.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Seniors and living the good life
We all know every where you go there are seniors. But not all of them are happy seniors, at least they don't appear to be happy. You know, just idling away the day doing whatever, from morning til night. It doesn't have to be that way.
Life is for living, making the best of every day. The seniors I've talked to lately are of the happy variety, singing and dancing away the day, sharing stories. Two of my favorite seniors I spoke with today shared their love of fishing. They both recall catching the big one, and grilling it, tasting that delicious flavor. Of course we don't all have to love fishing, it might be painting birdhouses. Many of my senior friends are sewers and quilters, you gotta love quilters. At least they are making quilts to keep others warm.
Whatever you do, do it well and enjoy life, because you only live once and if you're like me, I want to live every day to the best of my ability.
There is a saying, Dance like no one is watching, sing as if no one's listening and love like you've never been hurt. Have a beautiful day.
Life is for living, making the best of every day. The seniors I've talked to lately are of the happy variety, singing and dancing away the day, sharing stories. Two of my favorite seniors I spoke with today shared their love of fishing. They both recall catching the big one, and grilling it, tasting that delicious flavor. Of course we don't all have to love fishing, it might be painting birdhouses. Many of my senior friends are sewers and quilters, you gotta love quilters. At least they are making quilts to keep others warm.
Whatever you do, do it well and enjoy life, because you only live once and if you're like me, I want to live every day to the best of my ability.
There is a saying, Dance like no one is watching, sing as if no one's listening and love like you've never been hurt. Have a beautiful day.
Seniors on the Go: Seniors and living the good life
Seniors on the Go: Seniors and living the good life: "We all know every where you go there are seniors. But not all of them are happy seniors, at least they don't appear to be happy. You know, j..."
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