Old folks can be more of a handful as compared to kids. Especially when one doesn't even remember what had happened a minute ago, nor listens to any kind advices that were meant to be good for them. (it doesn't sound pleasant once they start using their seniority on you)
Love & care really isn't enough to support them. It needs an extra more patience & watchful eyes, plus maybe a good strong healthy heart to do it. Why I said so ? Here's some examples...(this is also probably another example of "mind over matter" situations)
Older folk who has past leg injuries (denies ever having being injured as well) and is also gradually losing sense of balance, tries to walk without the assistance of walking aids, or conveniently forgets them, misplaces them, etc. *it's not that she was denied the right to walk around, but at least it would be safer to use a walking aid, rite ?
With such difficulties, still attempts at climbing up higher places (like on a sofa) to get something placed out of reach, several attempts to walk few blocks back to her house by herself, regardless under cold wet rain or blazing hot sun shine. *conveniently forgets about several falls and injuries and still not learning from the whole ordeal...*sigh*
When kind advices go unheaded (just because "NO" isn't an acceptable answer) it would take lots of attention diverting & coaxing to calm and convinced an old folk. (also sometimes using seniority to get away with it, or threats to harm oneself, etc) *sounds like any kid who throws tantrums and really really wanting something right ?
It would be helpful if we know more about how to care for more difficult situations. Knowing more about the symptoms or illnesses one has. Being prepared (mentally & physically) for the unexpected, unintended, unwanted.
So, please love, please care, please be more attentive, and please please please be more patient... towards all the old folks out there.
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