Slow down dear...

Let's not move so fast that we may lose sight of those who are old and frail ... or too weak and slow to keep the pace with us. Let us be conscious of their needs ... their problems ... their longings too....Archna Pant
I have been always attracted to older people...may be because, I have lost both my parents. I love to interact with them and I know that social interaction can increase their life span. I actually know their problems, I can sense their mind and know their limited physical abilities, their sorrow of losing a life partner, old friends and their inability to continue their favorite profession. Very few people realize that the older people love to be connected to the younger generation, but unfortunately the younger generation has no time for the elders and they rarely respect them.
Old age homes are not the final destination for the elderly, they need our care, our love from the heart and soul. They need us, they would love to listen to our laughter, cheer; they would love to eat with us and of course to die in the presence of their beloved children, but certainly not in an old age home...!!