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They need your help so they can move. They need you to remind them about a lot of things so they can remember. They need you to do the chores so they can be comfortable. And, basically, it seems that they need you all the time so they can live another day. If you are thinking that seniors are all about this, then you are gravely wrong. Though such observations speak of reality, seniors are definitely not the type of people you think they are…. because….

1. We get wisdom from them. We are talking about smart and grown-up people here. Their old age means a lot of experiences in life and that makes them much stronger, especially when they acquire knowledge and lesson from them. Naturally, these pieces of wisdom are passed through their sons and daughters, and later, to their grandchildren.

2. They take care of us. Even when they are starting in their aging stage, they give their best to take care of their children (who are already grown-ups) and their grand kids. Their best shot is what they bestow in pampering and giving their loved-ones things that will make them happy.

3. They show unconditional love. They can ignore them and hurt them but these seniors will continue to show love and care for us. The bottom line here, what they show is the personification of unconditional love.

 

 

I am old and weary, yet I am quite pampered and loved by my family. They know how to take care of me, showing every bit of concern and care that they have. Despite my weakness, I still do what I can to show my appreciation, because an old woman like me knows the feeling of overwhelming gratitude for being treated this way.

This is how exactly a senior feels when being treated the right. I am not writing this to talk about my life; the first part is just a simple introduction of an expression of appreciation from such a treatment. I am having this blog to share my ideas about the right treatment to seniors, especially that it comes from me, an old lady.

1. Establish touch therapy. It doesn’t have to be a real touch therapy that includes body massage. A simple pat or a warm hug is enough for a senior to feel that you care. Touching can imply a gesture of concern, an effective way to express their worth. Because it is on this touch that they feel that they are being loved.

2. Watch for their proper routine. There are seniors who easily forget things, and sometimes, they no longer have much capability to move well. That is why it is important for you, younger, stronger, and sharper individuals to make sure that they are following a healthy routine. Look out for the right food for them and make sure that they get exercise.

3. Do it with love. All of these would be useless without having that love for them. It should be the root and the reason for treating them right

 

 

There are things that are not meant to last. And in my case, most of my favorites have all gone…. except in the pictures and video clips that linger there. And unfortunately for me, the only thing I can do is to reminisce those moments…. when everything is set back in 40’s and 50’s.

As I recall my earlier years, I remember how I dress up for our late-night gatherings and parties with my peers. The fashion back then included gloves and fashionable hats, smoky look, and curls. The more I dressed glamorously, the more I became attractive. Glamor and elegance were such a big deal among us women, especially when it comes to parties and social gatherings. Though there were simpler girls back then, everyone still did everything to make them as classy that they could be. Unlike today, as far as my observation goes, women dwell on looking into more casual, with their natural being accentuated with simpler cosmetics and hip clothes.

Parties always involved cocktails and live bands playing both mellow and groovy tunes. Discussions among people whom we were not close with usually involved current social status and even political situations. On the other hand, my peers and I commonly talked about guys and other people in our class.

And entertainment. Our time wouldn’t be this fun and exciting without entertainment. The gossip, the glamor, the controversies, the movies, the shows, the starts — all of which keep the camera shooting, the film rolling, and the people watching.

 

 

As I see my elder sister being taken care of by her daughter, I wonder if I’d be like her when I reach her age. She is just six years older than me, and both of us are suffering the disadvantages of aging. But fortunately for me, I still had the strength to do some things on my own and unlucky for my sister who needed full guidance from us. However I knew that someday, I’d be in her position too, and I wouldn’t like being as idle as what I’d look like. I still want to be the same person back when I was stronger.

Of course, I still want to be productive. I never like being idle and I still want to help them with everything I have. Though I know my efforts would be minimal, the fact that I still get to help them is enough for me. I never want them to do the work.

I want to feel that I am still significant. If my family would take care of me, I want their reason to be love, and not responsibility. Despite my old age, I still have this pride that I’m holding on to. I want to feel that I am needed, just as how much I want to be productive. I never want to become a burden to them and that is why I want to be pampered because I am important to them.

Before I get deeper with my inner wishes, I manage to capture the smile of my sister, happiness is what she expresses with that sweet grin. I look at her family and there I realize that I don’t have to get worried about my inner wishes, for I know it’s not going to be impossible.

 

I draw a smile on my face as I look at my family dining together. I know it’s hard to keep it intact, considering that we have different interests and ideologies. However, we still keep each other, as there is no such greater love than what you have for your family. And now that I am retiring, they are the ones that I want to be with – until my last breath.

On the other hand, there are other people I want to spend time with even for just a few moment….

1. Childhood buddies. How we dived in the mud, how we climbed the trees, ho we chased each other until we got tired…. My childhood buddies and I spent a lot of time together in the streets and in our backyards, doing silly but fun things together. And if there would be a chance to talk to them, I guess all of us would recall our outrageous antics together – and that would be fun.

2. Old friends. My best friends back in High School. We used to keep in contact when we were in freshmen and sophomore years in College, but the following years seemed hard for us to keep on each others’ lives. Some of us got serious with studies while some just seemed to get lost. And now that we got old, I wonder if we could still have that chance to bond again.

3. Colleagues. The people remind me that it needed determination, hard work, and passion to reach your goals.

There are some people that I also want to meet again. But these three people are the ones I want to be with the most.

 

 

Your senses are having difficulty responding to stimuli. You can no longer move properly without someone assisting you. Furthermore, you already lost some parts of your memory. As another decade comes to your life, you feel that the grave is shouting your name, calling you and inviting you to lie your graying flesh there for eternity. You fee like you’re dying – something that comes into your mind as soon as you here the word “you.” As this reality check sinks in your soul, you panic, thinking that you are running out of time. But before you get hysterical with your lack of ideas, ask someone to do remind you on these things, for it will help you spend your “remaining days” worthwhile.

1. Dress up. Be gorgeous, fabulous, and glamorous each day, even when there are no special occasions. Remember that when you are already in the grave, you will only be wearing one outfit, and that you will no longer have any chance to change to a new one, so while you are still here on Earth, be sure that you get the best clothes for you and get dressed to kill.

2. Be childish. Being mature can sometimes add more wrinkles in your face as you take responsibility in some situations. Since your moments are almost done, it’s time for you to let the other grown-ups to handle the problems. With this, you can finally act like a normal kid (you must be facing your second childhood by this moment, anyway) and be pampered.

3. Plan ahead. Planning ahead is not just about taking care of your insurance, your family security, and last will and testament. It is also about selecting the best “ones” that will fit you…. Yes, that includes your dress for your funeral, your coffin, the style of your tombstone…. and yeah the place where you want to sleep in peace. Remember that when you start your eternal sleep, you wouldn’t be able to see what you look like and how everything appears, so, when you plan ahead, you would have at least an idea on how it would be like….

If you follow these tips, I guess everything will be simpler. No need to panic honey. Just organize your plans and everything will go smoothly. And before I end this, be sure that you keep always keep in mind that this day could be your last one for you to get the full essence of the importance of your time.

 

 

Funny thing about seniors is that they have common behavior. Could it be because of their aging hormones? Though we, ordinary people can’t really comprehend the scientific explanation behind it, we still find interest in their similarities…. and even find entertainment in them….. And one of those noticeable and entertaining quality we see is their what seemingly non-stop comments about the society and their smart comparison of their generation with ours…. and their repetitive recollection back when they were young.

So what exactly are they thinking….

“Back then….” Listen to what your grandmother says and you will find a full-description of how shoulder pads became quite productive in their everyday living and how they partied while dancing that Jitterburg (not the Wham song). Believe me, it’s going to be a well-detailed narration of their culture back then….

“Teenagers these days….” Grannies and grandpas can’t help but comment on teenagers these days. They are going to observe how they handle those zits in their faces and how they become mushy over some sweet note, without realizing that they also behaved the same way…. only that teenagers these days wear differently and have new medium for flirtation and romance.

“When I was young….” Similar to “back then” sentiments, only this time, it’ll become personal. This time, you’ll hear a full version of their stories of heartbreak and romance, and their struggles from teenage pressure.

While we find some quality entertainment in their behavior, bear in mind that in the distant future, it will be our turn to have some fair share of hilarious recollections of our memories. And in that time, it’ll be our grand children’s turn to laugh at us.

 

 

Enjoying the beauty of our backyard, I gulp my orange juice and continue to read my book. Though my eye sight becomes poorer every year, I dig my face in the book to make sure that I don’t misread any word. Since I enter the stage of aging, I start losing the vigor that served as my fuel for outdoor activities. It’s not that I am complaining with this simpler lifestyle that I have adapted, but there are things that I really miss doing…. and I’d give anything in the world just to have that thing again.

Be young again. I guess any seniors would agree. That vibrant feeling of being cheerful and energetic – when everything seems possible with that stamina and youthful spirit. In addition to that, I don’t think every senior would mind having their wrinkles and weak bones disappear as he/she becomes what he/she used to be in the early adulthood days.

Do something spontaneous. A senior like me who used to be quite spontaneous would want to have something spontaneous again. Roller-blading in the park, swimming in the beach, playing basketball and volleyball, skating – how I yearn to do these things again….

Eat and party hard. Everyone must have an idea that seniors cannot eat anything they want. There are many things to consider like its contents that may affect our body’s condition. And partying? That is even harder than walking for several minutes. But if only I had the chance to eat and party hard…..

 

Something harder and heavier than aging is growing up with regrets that are never made amends to. I for one, have regrets that I just left behind, losing hope that I could ever take it back. As an aged person faces the death bed, everything becomes more clear in his/her mind – the meaning of the words, the significance of the deeds, the impact of mistakes…. And as the weight of this pain sinks in…. I contend the regrets we can have….

1. Failed reconciliation. Attempting to reconcile means attempting to fix a broken bond. It’s hard but it must have been harder to get failed when you already tried to make a reconciliation. Issues such as being unprepared for forgiveness or being unable to move on can be considered. But the bottom line here is this:  it’s a burden to die without solving every problem you have.

2. Unaccomplished task. Starting something that you want is the first step toward accomplishment. But not finishing it? I guess that’s a stage toward failure…. and for heavier impact…. it is a path leading to regret.

3. Playing too safe. The biggest root or the most common trigger of regret. You are not willing to take risk, so you settle yourself with your stagnant point. You are too afraid to do this, thus, you sit in a corner wondering what would happen if….

They say it’s not too late to make amends to whatever regrets you have. It’s only a matter of determination and courage to take another risk in solving it. And when it doesn’t end the way you want it to, at least you die trying….

 

The taste of the champagne in the crystal goblet…. the tingling sensation when the band starts to play…. the twirls of the skirts and the groove of the pants…. It’s really fun to recall the memories of our time. I am certain that people in my age would agree, that such reminiscence revives old moments we shared with our cliques. But those times have long been passed and now that we are old and gray, we can only think of what it felt like back then…..

1. Looks. Shoulder pads, knee-length plaid skirts, gloves, stylish, round hats, medium-sized purses. Smoky make-up, rolled bangs, shoulder-length curls, suits and pointed hats for men – imagine this style in your head and you will get the ultimate 40’s look. That was the time when your look should spell “stylish and glamorous,” otherwise you’d be out in the party crowd.

2. Music. Sweet and groovy music were popularly played in the radio and in the party clubs. These had the melodies that can set the lovers more head over heels with each other while they dance sweetly, their arms holding closely against each other. Furthermore, there were groovy tunes that can set friends and pals into dancing and strutting their best moves in the crowd.

3. Swing. Anyone on my age wouldn’t forget the fun of ballroom dancing (I guess that’s why it’s continuously introduced by the seniors…. and even the younger ones enjoy dancing it). Since 40’s was mentioned just while ago, this era had the trend for swing. Though it wasn’t established in the 40’s, the melody of the songs on that time was best suited with as groovy as the moves of Swing.

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