#valueyourelders

Q: Write down a memory you have of a time when you interacted with someone who is elderly in which you learned something valuable.

Ann, the 91 year old lady who I have taken care of the past 8 years has shown me that no matter the age, you can grow in maturity - both emotionally and spiritually - no matter how your body is doing.

Q: Tell about an instance when you spent time with an elderly person and the interaction changed your perspective.

I had taken Ann to the hospital, when during her stay she got pneumonia and went in for surgery and she was had a Code Blue (when your life is gone by the Dr.'s perspective). Ann realized she was dying and at that moment prayed to the Lord that she wasn't ready and had things to do. She was revived.

Q: What is a memory you cherish of a time when you spent time with someone elderly?

I just cherish the day by day interaction I have with Ann. She was with the Canadian Air Force in World War II and many of her stories about that time resonate with me.

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and why did they have an impression?

Ann has made a large impact on me in that we need to value those that society, in many cases, throw away, either emotionally or by their actions toward them. The elderly contribute a tremendous amount and are jewels.

Q: Write down a memory you have of a time when you interacted with someone who is elderly in which you learned something valuable.

Having a difficult time thinking of something specific. This may be hard to do when thinking about learning something valuable from people of any age. Thinking of specific things that we've learned from people would be well worth it. I guess we don't think this way normally.

Q: Tell about an instance when you spent time with an elderly person and the interaction changed your perspective.

Recently, talking with an 87 year old woman, she talked how the Washington, DC area is full of people with graduate degrees, some with more than one graduate degree. I remarked how it's tough for me to keep up with all those intelligent people and she responded by saying she had stopped trying to keep up years ago. It's better to just focus on what you're good at and do that. A fine thought that helped change my perspective.

Q: What is a memory you cherish of a time when you spent time with someone elderly?

Playing baseball on Sunday evenings with my grandfather.

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and why did they have an impression?

Doubtless my grandparents had an impact on my life. I can't enumerate all the ways but I know I wouldn't be the same without them.

Q: Write down a memory you have of a time when you interacted with someone who is elderly in which you learned something valuable.

When I was struggling friends issue, Lessley taught me how I was lucky and truly happy I was. True friends should help you not harm you.

Q: Tell about an instance when you spent time with an elderly person and the interaction changed your perspective.

I just appreciate her experience and wisdom.

Q: What is a memory you cherish of a time when you spent time with someone elderly?

My Aunt used to lived next my house, we spent time almost every day, my mother worked and I remembered most of time I spent with Aunt maybe becuse she was my friend, nanny and guidance. She always listens my story and positively react. She is sweetest person ever I know.

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and why did they have an impression?

My Aunt always read the Bible, always encourage me and support me in every way.

Q: Do you have any memories of elderly parents, grandparents, or relatives that you treasure and wish to share?

My aunt, who passed away when I was early 20, she always cook nice food and listen my story, I loved her story which I feel always warm feeling heart.

Q: Write down a memory you have of a time when you interacted with someone who is elderly in which you learned something valuable.

When we lived out in the country with very few neighbors, our sweet next door neighbor loved us and cared for me especially when I had my first baby. she was an example of a true servant.

Q: Tell about an instance when you spent time with an elderly person and the interaction changed your perspective.

In a new neighborhood with 4 young children, my sweet neighbor just loved my children. She enjoyed them and that helped me enjoy them too!

Q: What is a memory you cherish of a time when you spent time with someone elderly?

Being with my mom who has Alzheimer's this past weekend and making her smile. Seeing her eyes light up and respond to me.

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and why did they have an impression?

The elderly people in my life have shown me what it is to put others first and to be present in someone's life, ready to help at any time.

Q: Do you have any memories of elderly parents, grandparents, or relatives that you treasure and wish to share?

A Grandmother that visited us and always had treats and gifts in her huge suitcase for us. And we had a certain dice game we played only when she was around. (Can't remember it too well) We would play that game with "Lawrence Welk Show" playing on the TV :) Nice memory.

Q: Write down a memory you have of a time when you interacted with someone who is elderly in which you learned something valuable.

Whenever I called my grandmother - I'd say "it's only me" my grandmother would say "it's never only you" Lesson in self worth!!

Q: Tell about an instance when you spent time with an elderly person and the interaction changed your perspective.

I think talking to some elderly Indians who don't hold so tightly onto life as we do - one said to me when pondering the difference between the east and the west said - "you Christians - heaven is this wonderful place that no one wants to go to - you Will undergo multiple surgeries and survive with tubes sticking in every orrifice - take all pains and indignation to avoid meeting your God - we are not that" Interesting!!

Q: What is a memory you cherish of a time when you spent time with someone elderly?

Love stories of bygone ages and to see how tie problems and issues don't really change! So drinking tea with anyone older telling stories is a joy

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and why did they have an impression?

I met Sri Sri Ravi Shankar when I was in India (Google him) and he was such fun - to b so famous, so esteemed and yet so humble, sincere and such fun was a real lesson in how one can become famous without loosing ones integrity

Q: Do you have any memories of elderly parents, grandparents, or relatives that you treasure and wish to share?

Too many!!

Q: Write down a memory you have of a time when you interacted with someone who is elderly in which you learned something valuable.

My grandmother lived with us when I was a child until I was 15. She taught me so much about joy, serving others and she always had her Bible open on her bed beside.

Q: Tell about an instance when you spent time with an elderly person and the interaction changed your perspective.

Knowing my Nanny had only gone to school through 3rd grade taught me a great deal about rising above your circumstances.

Q: What is a memory you cherish of a time when you spent time with someone elderly?

Once when I was about 10, we were sitting in lawn chairs in our yard when suddenly my Nanny said, "You want me to show you how to do the Charleston dance?" And she stood up and started dancing---it was priceless...

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and why did they have an impression?

One of my church teachers on Sunday evenings brought cookies every week that she had made. She would pass out cookies to each of us and tell she loved us and so did Jesus.

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and why did they have an impression?

Q: Write down a memory you have of a time when you interacted with someone who is elderly in which you learned something valuable.

My grandfather and I had a long talk about history and what he remembered from his experiences, etc. He taught me the value of learning and knowing about our country's (and others') history and cultures as it helps us to grow and learn from past mistakes to make a better future.

Q: Tell about an instance when you spent time with an elderly person and the interaction changed your perspective.

I do not have a particular instance for this, but anytime we talk to anyone it can change our perspective. It, however, does not mean it changes our minds or opinions, just opens us up to another point-of-view.

Q: What is a memory you cherish of a time when you spent time with someone elderly?

Every year our church decorates a local convalescent home at Christmastime. Each year I meet someone and learn about them. I cherish every one of those meetings.

Q: Is there an elderly person that you have known that has made a large impact on your life and what why did they have an impression?

My grandfather has the biggest impact on my life of the "elderly" people I know. Just by hearing about his life and past I have learned many things - some good, and some bad. All I have learned are life lessons that certainly make an impression whether I want them to or not.

Q: Do you have any memories of elderly parents, grandparents, or relatives that you treasure and wish to share?

My grandma (when she was more able) used to make all the grandchildren matching pajamas each Christmas. It was something we all looked forward to and brought us all together.