Give some space to your aging parents

My respects to all the aged parents around the globe. There was a time when we used to force our parents to get things done as per our choice. Though it might be above their reach to provide our needs, they do their best to make us happy.

We never knew the hardships they went through to keep our house running. We just saw all our demanfs getting fulfilled on time. As such we never bothered to look deep into what is going on.

So now that part is over. Years run, we grow up and get busy with our family, our kids and our lifestyle. In most houses the parents are not in picture when children grow up.

The parents who once gave priorities to our importance first are given least importance at their own home. Once they get aged, it doesn't mean that their priorities should wind up and stay at home.

Old age is an age of fear, concern over loneliness, ailments. So make sure to spend some time with them.

Somethings to remember when aged peoples are at home.

• Being old doesn't mean stay at home and rest. Once a while they should be taken out, a short picnic once a while to keep them happy and occupied, is something they will enjoy.

• They should be given opportunities to visit reading clubs. Because most senior citizens would enjoy reading and commenting among their circle of friends.

• When getting old, so mamy problems pop up, loss of memory, partial hearing and partially seeing. All these can be healed by your patience to listen to them, by keeping things at their reach and reminding them.

• Do not stop them from doing anything they can. That will keep them active and healthy.

• Do not keep them reminding always that they are getting old. For one moment you can put yourself in that place and experience the pain they are going through.

• Sometimes they get angry and sometimes they remain silent for long. Handle all these with care and concern.

• Shate your happiness with them.

• Force your children to spent some time with their grandparents. This will be treasured by the children, though not immediately, later when they start growing up.

Parents don't remain with us for long. So when they are with you, give your time and space to them, show how much important they are to you, so that you don't regret later.

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