There is a Lot of Knowledge in the Elderly
by Talking to the elderly can be fun, rewarding, interesting as well as entertaining.
Have you ever sat down and talked to an elderly person and really listened to what they were saying?
There is a lot of knowledge in an elderly persons mind that will be lost forever when they pass on. There were so many things that they did years ago that just aren’t done today.
They had and still have old home remedies that they used for colds, flues and other sicknesses, I remember an elderly person telling me once to put a cotton ball soaked in can milk on a boil and it would draw the core of the boil out in no time.
I also heard from another that if you get the pink eye to slice a raw potato and lay a slice of that potato about an inch thick on the eye affected and it would take the soreness and puffiness away, it won’t take the pink eye away but it sure will be less painful. I know this works! I tried it before after being told of the old remedy.
Have you ever went into a place such as a nursing home or a personal care home and just sat down and chatted with a few of the folks? They can tell you of years gone by where the economy was so bad that they lived on bread and lard.There are many stories of hard times gone by that they remember living and surviving. They have many stories of years gone by that they would love to tell to anyone that would care to listen.
Take a look around you sometime when you are out and take the time to smile and maybe even strike up a conversation with someone older than you are, you will be amazed at what you might hear and might learn. Instead of looking away from an older person just because they might be in a wheel chair or might be wrinkled or hard of hearing, try a little kindness and chatter. You will see how fast they perk up.
Their knowledge is endless! Let’s give them some time to share that knowledge with us, after all maybe someday it could come in handy.
We all will be old someday!
Just remember when you are looking at an elderly person that they were once young like you and probably looked at the elderly just as we look at the elderly now.
Happy chatting
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Post CommentRebecca Howie
On January 11, 2009 at 2:30 pm
I liked this article! I can tell you have a gentle, giving soul and truly care about the elderly. So many people today tend to disregard what our elders have to say, oftentimes directing their comments to the younger person in the group, as if the elder isn’t even there! Now being in my forties, I see things ina different way, and yet I don’t feel as old as I look. Through my eyes I feel young still(okay… some days I don’t!) and I’m sure many others have these very same feelings.
sherrieshe
On January 11, 2009 at 6:55 pm
thanks for reading my article Rebecca. I’ve worked with the elderly on and off for quite a few years now and really love doing it. Smile I am in my late 40’s and getting closer to the elderly side (smile) I just hope I have caring and loving folks around when I get elderly. Again thanks for reading my article.
SpencerC
On January 11, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Great article. That really makes me think about the elderly and how they feel. I’m sure you will touch everyone who reads this article.
weegysgram
On January 12, 2009 at 7:51 am
Thanks spencerc for reading my article. I will be sure to read some of your items. Have a wonderful day.
Lady Ginger
On January 15, 2009 at 3:46 am
I enjoyed reading your article. I too care greatly for the elderly. To me they are our most beautiful assets in this world. I have all kinds of friends of many backgrouds and out of all of them, I love my elderly friends the best. They are wise and give great advice. Thanks!
Fabrice PAKIN, France
On February 27, 2009 at 8:31 am
Hi,
I appreciate also your article. I share the same feelings. We have in France the same problems. Modern western society is full of prejudices regarding the elderly:
They feel old
They are inactive physically and socially
They are not healthy
They are tech resistants
Feelings of isolation, loneliness, useless are highs among the ageing population causing depression and health disruption. It is a huge waste because we have so much to learn from them thanks to their rich potential of creation, knowledge and wisdom.
ladybaby
On April 25, 2009 at 7:32 pm
The elderly are really amazing. I have loved talking to them about everything. My grand children make me feel good as an elderly person. They love the stories I tell and beg for more. They love to laugh at things that we did not have when I was growing up, like cell phones, computers, e-pods and whatever all these gadgets are now a days. They want to know how we survived without them. LOL.
weegysgram
On April 25, 2009 at 8:01 pm
thanks to all of you for reading my article.