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Keep Seniors Independent and Involved -Practical Acts of Kindness

 

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.
  • Hummingbirds are fun to watch. Keep their feeder filled with fresh hummingbird nectar for hours of entertainment!

    5. Help the elderly or homebound decorate for the holidays. They often miss out on the fun of holidays because they aren't able to handle the traditions and decorations. Yet they usually have boxes of items that made their holidays special over the years. Make sure you return to put them all away!

    There you have it - five simple ways to make a difference in an elderly person's life. All you have to do is make the decision to help and then do it. It's just that simple!

    For more suggestions, visit http://www.101WaysSeries.com and download the e-book, "101 Ways to Change the World". Use these tips to change your world, one kindness at a time.

  • Author: Ginny Dye
     
    Author Bio:

    Ginny Dye

    Ginny's background includes being the author of 18 books (including 5 Teenage Novels, 1 Teen Non-fiction, 4 Historical Novels, and 4 Motivational Books); owning a Publishing Company; 20 years of Sales & Marketing Management; 18 years of involvement with youth; creating Internet Marketing Systems; and the development of corporate training materials for several companies.

    For the last 10 years she has collected stories and experiences of people which enables others to live their dreams ? these are the inspiration for Daily Secrets For Success.

    In addition, the last 7 years she has worked as a Trainer and Motivator for men and women of all ages helping them move beyond their fears and doubts in order to achieve their dreams.

    She owns 4 Internet companies: Daily Secrets For Success, Together We Can Change the World, Shop For Charity Day, and Together We Can Change the World DAY.

    Years of being involved in Fundraising instilled a deep passion in her to change the way Fundraising is done - to create ongoing funding for organizations and businesses. It was this passion that led to the creation & development of Shop For Charity Day, Inc.

    Ginny believes that we cannot out-give the Universe and has created a company, Together We Can Change The World, which offers free resources designed to empower others to begin changing their world, one action at a time. Most recently she has launched Together We Can Change the World DAY which mobilizes and connects people across the U.S. on the first Saturday of each month to make a difference in their communities and the world.

     
     
     

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