"Only A Gift That Society's Seniors Can Give" Do you agree?

After many years of being a live in caregiver for the elderly, I know this story from both sides, I have learned so much from my patients. Lots of times it was more like they were caring for me, If I was having a bad or sad day they would have a story to pick me up. Or just stopping to think of thier problems would make mine seem so small. I've have Drs. tell me that my listening to them and caring about what they said has actually helped thier health.

Oh! You have really been blessed.

What a joy it was for you to have a friend of this magnitude. I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss having someone like that in my life, my Aunt was that way!

It just does us soooo much good. We learn soooo much and many of the things we have wondered about in this life, become so real and touchable. These friends are few and far between.

Congratulations. You got one of those very special gifts that only a Senior can give!

It's funny that you are encouraging seniors to be kind to seniors! I do enjoy bonding with the WWII seniors. When they are in a nursing home they are so lonely. Many of them have no family visiting them. I can't imagine living in a nursing home without any friends or family to look out for me or simply hold my hand and talk. I have befriended several people in a local nursing home where I volunteer. They are so happy to see me when I come in. I bring little treats and small gifts to them. They really appreciate the attention. Everyone should befriend a lonely senior.

I so understand what you mean. When we moved here 22 years ago, we were the youngsters. There were 30 couples, and they were all retired. One by one over the last 22 years, they have passed on, and now only three women remain. One has alzheimers, one is in very fragile health, and thank God, our near neighbor Janet is still doing good. We used to have great times together, had get togethers all the time, and took care of each other. I miss all that.

This is good.

My dad just turned 92. His time is close. His stories will amaze you. He plowed with a mule and sowed the fields by hand. He took Latin in high school-don't see that any more. And had absolute command of the English language. He was in the Army 39-45, and served in the South East Pacific. His word was always good as gold. He believed in working for a living.

Now his eyes are dim, his legs no longer walk, and his mind is slipping away.

I just wish..........................

And from reading what you have written - I would say that you too - will one day be the inspiration to another as Bob was to you.

"To meet one or more people along the journey of our life who will inspire us to take the path less travelled is a blessing not given to all - if you are thus blessed - take that path my child"

Lovely - absolutely lovely post.

You will have helped some - and inspired others.

Well done.

Wonderful; sounds good to me. Sometimes friends are closer than families, who may not want to be bothered with an older person's health problems or memories. Also unresolved situations from childhood can create barriers. Bravo for all who take the time to listen, and to care.

I say with Heathern, Lovely post. I so agree with all you say. I have a 95 year old aunt that is mentally without deficits. She is informed and current, yet has wonderful stories to tell.

Thanks for the reminder, I must call her tonight.

Now that was an exceptional read, thankyou for sharing it.How nice to know

Sounds like Bob was a good guy to know. RIP