Guys, the International Day of Older Persons is coming
up!
This is a big deal.
It’s Wednesday, October 1st 2014.
(I'm posting it now because I'll be travelling to Gotland tonight with SveDem's research nurse, and won't be able to post it on Wednesday.)
For more information about this day, and what it is
all about (besides older persons) see here:
or here:
The theme this year is “Leaving No One Behind:
Promoting a Society for All”.
This puts a focus on our need as a world to
address the growing problems surrounding aging.
I will leave you with some ways to promote
intergenerational solidarity:
Tell an older person in your life you are thankful for them. Take them a cupcake.
Go and see your grandparents. If you can’t see them, call them. They will honestly be more than excited to talk to you.
Talk to an older person – they probably have some
wisdom (they do, you just have to be patient).
Ask them what they like doing – it’s probably
something cool.
Listen to them.
Ask them to tell you a story – they’ve probably had a
pretty awesome life.
For those with family or friends with Alzheimer’s or
dementia – sing with them. They can
probably sing along.
Listen to them – it may be what they are craving
most.
Pay attention to the people in your life. They won’t always be there.
Be happy.
Hej då från Sverige!
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