All too often we treat our senior citizens as our elderly, not our elders. Despite the loss of some physical and mental capabilities, our elders should come to terms with their declining physical capabilities and accept expanded mental potential, spiritual renewal, and greater social usefulness.
aging
My Three Moms and SSNRs
I am firm believer that we are never done developing, and I hope that the nurturing from my three moms and their SSNRs will continue to be the beacon for me going forward.
“You’ve got a Friend in Me” – Woody Rides Again
“You’ve got a friend in me” only works if we accept the responsibility that goes with it.
I Might Be Getting Older But…
Elders need to get involved as sages. Sages are elders who choose to use their experience in life for the betterment of their fellow citizens.
Sages can make a difference
As we age, we can choose to be elderly or become elders. In the former role, we tend to accept the physical and mental changes and just lament their presence as inevitable. In the latter role, we are not “age-ing” per se but hopefully “sage-ing.” As a sage, we are using our collective experience to help provide advice and potential wisdom to others.