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Keep Seniors Independent and Involved -Practical Acts of Kindness

Date Added: August 17, 2015 06:28:43 PM
Author: ZmallerRo
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� 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 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. �

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