In the life span of a mortal being; old age is the last stage of human life where a human being turns into a physically and emotionally weak person. This is the juncture when he needs a lot of care. I want to emphasize here on the emotional care as it amends a lot of things once we make them happy from inside. If we share their loneliness and fears, at least empathize with them, just that extra step, makes them really contended.
1) Show Extra Care
If we just take a little extra moment out of our busy schedule and show those little gestures of caring for older people around us, it will make a huge difference.
2) Empathize
Showing compassion towards our elders will cheer them. If we try to recognize their dilemma and situation then we would also be able to facilitate for them in some way. Just ignoring the fact and taking them for granted is definitely not the right path
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3) Listen
Older people need somebody to speak to. This is the chance when we can really be that volunteer who wants to do some social activity. Just paying attention to what they have to say instead of disregarding them will be the correct choice.
4) Share
To show them we are in sync with them we can also share our own experience with other old people. These actions will make them realize that they are not alone. There are other people with the same problems. May be there is a solution for them.
5) Be Involved with them
We can also do some activities with them that interests them .It will be a more pleasurable experience for these aged people.
6) Patience
Due to disease and old age, these elderly people are irritable and stubborn. If we are a little patient with them and not snap into a rude behavior, it will be really supportive for them.