Helping the Elderly to Feel They Are Not Alone
I teach exercise classes to seniors and I try to find ways to encourage them, not to just exercise, but to have fun in class and to make friends. Loneliness is one of the greatest complaints of the elderly. I love encouraging our group to go out for breakfasts or lunches together. On occasion I want to pay for the meals of individuals that cannot pay for themselves. I want to bring homemade coffee to our morning classes.
Standing around after a class and talking and smiling and CONNECTING with each other is so important.. I don't want anyone to be lonely! This is my passion in life: to make others feel as if they are NOT ALONE.
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- Posted by territerri
- Aug 7, 2010
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