Thursday, December 6, 2007

Characteristics of the elderly


Based from our experience with our grandparents, we feel that the elderly tend to be more sensitive. They tend to get upset easily. This feelings is triggered because they feel that they are no longer useful due to their retirement. They feel that they are like a burden to their children as they have to rely on them. Not only that, they also found out the reality that they are no longer as healthy and as strong as last time. The chances of them getting sick is higher, thus in their heart, they will feel that they are the one who needed protection and also care.

We also observe that most senior citizen in Singapore is often left alone by their children who is busy at work. With no one to cook for them they will nomally eat their lunch at the food centre which is not only not nutritious but also expensive. They also have no one to talk and pour their heart to, making them feel even more lonely and miserable.

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