Changing the way things look for old age
After a lifetime of working, raising families, and contributing to the success of this nation in countless other ways, senior citizens deserve to retire with dignity. Beautifully quoted by Charlie Gonzalez. Senior citizen are our guidebook in life. The fact that they have the privilege denied to many makes them so special. And they are a blessing for the society but when we look at these issues it tells a different story. The most important is Failing Health, the aging process makes a large proportion of older person prone to diseases. But maintaining good health can be a very good way of making them feel better. The issues can be demonstrated as follows-
S. No. |
Problem |
Need |
1 |
Failing Health |
Health |
2 |
Economic insecurity |
Economic security |
3 |
Isolation |
Inclusion |
4 |
Neglect |
Care |
5 |
Abuse |
Protection |
6 |
Fear |
Reassurance |
7 |
Boredom (idleness) |
Be usefully occupied |
8 |
Lowered self-esteem |
Self Confidence |
9 |
Loss of control |
Respect |
10 |
Lack of Preparedness for old age |
Preparedness for old age |
Very few steps like this can make a huge difference to them. They have wisdom but body does not support and that is where we need to fill up. It takes time, patience and selflessness to understand Senior citizen. The differences in ideology and generation makes it difficult to communicate, but the lines which divide can be blurred with simple efforts like understanding.