Thursday, June 18, 2009'♥
One elderly relative that I can think of would be my grandmother's cousin. She is an optimistic person and always tries to make the best of things. I remember one occasion when she was sick, everyone was very concerned about her as she is an elderly and thus, her immune system was not as good as her olden days. However, when the doctor diagnosed that her illness was mildly serious and could be recovered by having plenty of rest, we were all very anxious about what was going to happen next. However, she unexpectedly smiled and told s that it was in a way a blessing in disguise as her illness was not very serious. When she returned home, my aunt, who is her daughter, offered to cook a costly dish for dinner as a way to encourage her to get well soon. However, she gently rejected the idea with a s mile and showed her a confident look that everything will be alright and she could do with plain rice.
From this, I have learnt to be cheerful and optimistic in life. I learnt that there are two ways of looking at an issue and that we must always think positive and choose positively. If there were to be something that I could do for her, I will show her through my actions that I will not be beaten so easily and will stand firm no matter what I face.
A special home for the elderly should include gym facilities so that they can exercise and stay fit. It can also include a special table designed for playing games such as chess for the elderly to play when they are bored. The home could also include small animals as these creatures can help to keep the elderly company in their later years. I feel that health care and nursing homes should be free of charge as elderly folks require more attention from the younger generation. They tend to fall ill more easily due to a weaker immune system and therefore, are in greater needs of health care. Furthermore, it is our responsibility to keep elderly happy and lead a fulfilled life in their later years.