As we make our way through life, learning from the elderly is a crucial part of development because they have had a lifetime of experiences and knowledge that can help guide us in making better decisions. Their wisdom was gained through years of facing various hard challenges and witnessing societal changes. Instead of reading from a history book, we are able to ask them firsthand what happened and ask what it felt like.
They have seen what has changed throughout many decades, and offer many valuable lessons that can’t be found in textbooks. They have witnessed public tragedies, seen the world shut down, and have learned to adapt and cope.
(Hannah Pratt )
The elderly in this day of age were once kids who learned from their past relatives. Life skills are constantly getting passed down along as traditions within families. Learning from other people helps, and when we listen to their stories and advice, we can avoid repeating the same past mistakes and can gain insights into living more fulfilling lives in the years to come.
The elderly’s perspective can also help us appreciate and value the importance of understanding patience, resilience, and empathy in our daily interactions with other people.
Simple asking the elderly what their life is about, or what they have experienced, can make their whole day. As we get older we start to lose our health, and life as we know it gets harder. This can be a hard time in one’s life, but feeling appreciated and valued can help ease their personal pain.
Although we can learn from the elderly they are also constantly relying on the new generations for their help as well, whether that is understanding how new age technology works, or just new inventions to make life easier.
Taking care of the elderly is proven to be good for the soul, with the mental understanding of taking care of someone can help heal your inner consciousness. A special bond between the younger generation and the older generations is very compatible and goes hand to hand.
So take some time today and simply spend it with and elderly person. You both will greatly benefit.
