In what ways are the elderly useful? Or not? Describe an experience you’ve had in which you cared for or watched someone else care for an older person. What emotions and feelings did you have? Were those emotions good or bad?
The elderly are useful for helpful and wise advice. The elderly give smart advice to young people to help young adults in life. Because most of the things young adults go through the elderly had gone through. When you go around the elderly especially family, you get that great feeling when you talk to them. They care for young people and help them in fighting obstacles in life. Being around the elderly makes you feel great about having to meet them and talk to them. So the elderly are very helpful and it's really great to be around them.
The elderly are useful because they guide us. From their long life, they most certainly know many things from their life and are willing to share their experiences with us. We use it as guidance. They also are not afraid to voice their opinions and concerns. I have helped my grandfather. He broke come of his bones and I help him around the house, by doing work for him. I feel mixed emotions. There is the slight dread of having to help him and do lots of work, but it is mostly clouded by good emotions. Emotions such as joy, happiness, a sense of doing good, and being helpful. For the most part my emotions are good.
The elderly are good because they know about the past and can tell you about history. They also slow you down, and are alot to take care of. Plus, when they die, you will be very sad. The elderly will buy you stuff when you want it, and will always try their best to care for you.
I think that the elderly are useful for preserving memories of the past. My mom cares for elderly people as a part of her job and she sometimes hears stories that they tell. I had good feelings about this because their stories are usually interesting, as they're not very similar to how things are now.
In Jonas's community, there is a certain place for the elderly called the House of The Old. It seems like after the people have raised their "children," and are put with the rest of the "childless adults," their lives become almost pointless. They are bathed by the younger kids, and are fed, while there really isn't a use for them anymore. I used to visit my great aunt in a Senior Living center every week. We would bring all of the people living there cookies, and cards and hand them out around the holidays. It was a really eye-opening experience to see how happy we made them. Most of the elders were dropped off by their families years ago, and hadn't been visited since. They treated us like we were their family. They learned our names, and we played puzzles with them. It makes me extremely upset to think about how alone they are there. They always told me great stories, and I learned that just because they were older, meant they were of greater value, not less. Some of them had Alzheimer's, and it made me extremely sad not to be recognized. I learned a lot by visiting. It made me respect my elders a lot more, and to be extra kind to them. I still remember the names of all of those I spoke too, even though we stopped visiting when my mom's aunt died. All of them emotions and memories of days I spent at the Senior Home, were positive, and always make me feel grateful for the family that I have. In Jonas's community, they don't have those strong emotions. They can't feel love, or compassion, or hurt. If you can't give to the community, you loose your worth.
The elderly are very useful because they have knowledge that none u of us possesses. they've experienced more than us from the past. when i watched my mom care for my grandpa it made me feel good because I'm lucky to actually have a grandpa unlike people like Jonas.
I think that the elderly can be useful in many situations. One being looking for advice on things like school, jobs, college, life, etc. Since they have already gone through most of the things we are now, they can tell us what to expect and learn from them. The elderly is also helpful in the way of learning. Since they were born in the time before us, we don't know what happened then. So they always refer back to their childhood and tell us about the technology, schools, prices, clothing, etc and compare it to today. I think that when I care for an older person it seems like the right thing to do. Since most older people start to lose mobility and motor skills, they need our help. And since I have cared for a family member it's good that family has your back and you have theirs. I feel very happy when I do because I know I'm doing the right thing and it's something they like too!Overall I can say that the elderly are very useful!!
Elderly are useful because they give younger people wisdom and they teach us things that we may have not known but happened in their lifetime. They also form part of everyones family such as grandparents and great grandparents.In many situations I have seen peolpe caring for the eldery such as when their out shopping with them. I noticed that when people take care of the elderly their very gentle with them and they help them tentaviely. They also tend to have greater respect and good manners around elderly. I feel that people have good emotions around elderly usually feelings of love and respect.Most of the time when an elderly person is taken care for by their family members of friends.
Although the elderly can't do much physical labor or activities they do help with other things. They have been around for a long time so they have witnessed a lot of different situations, good and bad. Elderly people are very wise and can teach you a lot from there years of experience. They can tell you what and what not to do because they have probably made similar mistake and they don't want you to make the same ones, so they can provide you with a little of their wisdom. My friends grandmother lives with them and she is unable to move around by herself or do stuff on her own so my friend and her family have to watch after her and help her. They have to do a lot for her because she doesn't walk so she can't really do anything for herself. It is very difficult at times and they can get a little impatient with her. I felt bad for her grandmother because she couldn't help what happened to her. It also makes me really upset to see that people do become older and they start to become sick and aching and they can't really enjoy life. Elders can be very tough to take care of but they are very wise and are worth keeping around for as long as possible.
I had to take care of my grandparents that are about between 80-87 years old. They do not speak English. They speak a whole different language. They are cooperative but irritate me sometimes for the littlest things. But everything else was fine and peaceful at least. At the end I had good emotions. I didn't really wanted to get in a conflict.
The elderly are very useful. Elderly people have gone through and have learned life lessons. The elderly have wisdom and they can give advise. In some ways they are not as useful because they are not physically able and they cannot work and go as fast as people may like. I saw my mom take care of my grandmother. I felt love because my mom took care of my grandmother with love. Love is a good feeling so my emotions were good.
The elderly are very wise, and have a lot of experience with life. I once spent a whole day with my grandfather. We spent the whole afternoon in the garden, him telling me stories about when he was younger. I enjoyed listening to all his old memories. These emotions were good. The elderly give good advice, and know how to deal with many life situations.
I believe that the elderly are very useful. They have memories, like the giver, of times in the past. One experience that I had with my grandfather was/is that he always tells me about WW2. He was in the air force when this happened. He also shares with me his knowledge of all the military weapons he's seen. They emotions i have for my grandfather are happiness. I love hearing about life back then. But I wouldnt want to experience those times for myself
The elderly are useful in many ways. One of the main ways are to pass down traditions through generations. When I talk to my grandparents, they tell me about how they grew up and what their lives were like. When I heard how things were it seemed weird how the world had changed since then. These emotions were good because it helped me to learn how advanced the world has gotten since then. At a time, I saw a nurse help my poppop after he had gotten his surgery. I felt glad that the surgery was over and he was okay, and glad that the nurse was able to help him. I realized that soon enough I could have to depend on a nurse to do things for me. This made me feel good and bad because I would be able to see the world change as I grew older but still be able to see the memories of the way I live right now.
I don't think the elderly are useful at all. They just sit all day while volunteers (kids/children) bathe them, feed them, and care for them basically. When my grandfather was sicked, we took care off him by monitoring what he does, make sure he takes pills/vitamin, cook for him, and anything else that he needed. Sometimes, I got frustrated, anger, mad, but then sometimes I didn't mind. Most of them where good emotions, but at other times they were bad.
The elderly are useful because they hold the memories of the past. We can benefit from their past experiences as Jonas' community does from the Giver. I have watched the workers at hospitals care for the elderly. I saw a woman help my grandmother to the bathroom before. She was very careful and friendly. I had good feelings about this. The elderly deserve to be carded for because the people who think otherwise will once be elderly themselves. as long as you are alive, you should be treated right and cared for if necessary.
I believe that the elders are useful and at times not really. I believe that when they are, people are seeking wisdom of some sort or something like that. They sometimes aren't so useful when you need to know something on updated technology. Something technical basically. I've cared for a little bit when I volunteered at the masonic home. I was glad to be there and they were curious on what has really changed over the last few years These emotions were very good. It felt good to give back a little to the community or something like that.
The elderly are very useful because they can become wise from their years and can give younger people advice on life. They can, unfortunately, be considered un-useful from their general lack of ability to do manual labor, which can often not be the case. I watched my dad care for my grandpa in the last years of his life. My grandpa was very frail and unable to do anything on his own. It was very difficult for me to think that someone who used to be in the navy for over 30 years would have to have help doing such simple things as eating. It gave me bad emotions. My other grandpa, however, is 82 and still working hours every day doing manual labor in his yard. His mind is sharp as a tack and he's still kicking strong. Many elderly need a lot of care, but some need none at all. It's all about the specific situation.
Elderly people may seem like they're not useful to some people. They aren't appreciated as much as they should be. Elderly people have much more experience than people our age. They may love to tell about their lives. With experience comes knowledge. Older people know a lot more than we think. Just because they may not be able to do as many things as we may do, they still should be appreciated and respected. Someone i've known since I was little became sick. She wasn't able to do much, so my mom drove her a lot of places. She is a role model to me and i look up to her. She is like an extra grandma to me, and I am glad to have her in my life. Just because people are old, doesn't mean they couldn't care about you. I was so glad that we helped her, and even on Christmas i spent the with her because her family couldn't make it. She is the sweetest person ever. Elderly people are way more useful than they are given credit for.
The elderly are useful for helpful and wise advice. The elderly give smart advice to young people to help young adults in life. Because most of the things young adults go through the elderly had gone through. When you go around the elderly especially family, you get that great feeling when you talk to them. They care for young people and help them in fighting obstacles in life. Being around the elderly makes you feel great about having to meet them and talk to them. So the elderly are very helpful and it's really great to be around them.
ReplyDeleteThe elderly are useful because they guide us. From their long life, they most certainly know many things from their life and are willing to share their experiences with us. We use it as guidance. They also are not afraid to voice their opinions and concerns.
ReplyDeleteI have helped my grandfather. He broke come of his bones and I help him around the house, by doing work for him. I feel mixed emotions. There is the slight dread of having to help him and do lots of work, but it is mostly clouded by good emotions. Emotions such as joy, happiness, a sense of doing good, and being helpful. For the most part my emotions are good.
The elderly are good because they know about the past and can tell you about history. They also slow you down, and are alot to take care of. Plus, when they die, you will be very sad. The elderly will buy you stuff when you want it, and will always try their best to care for you.
ReplyDeleteI think that the elderly are useful for preserving memories of the past. My mom cares for elderly people as a part of her job and she sometimes hears stories that they tell. I had good feelings about this because their stories are usually interesting, as they're not very similar to how things are now.
ReplyDeleteIn Jonas's community, there is a certain place for the elderly called the House of The Old. It seems like after the people have raised their "children," and are put with the rest of the "childless adults," their lives become almost pointless. They are bathed by the younger kids, and are fed, while there really isn't a use for them anymore. I used to visit my great aunt in a Senior Living center every week. We would bring all of the people living there cookies, and cards and hand them out around the holidays. It was a really eye-opening experience to see how happy we made them. Most of the elders were dropped off by their families years ago, and hadn't been visited since. They treated us like we were their family. They learned our names, and we played puzzles with them. It makes me extremely upset to think about how alone they are there. They always told me great stories, and I learned that just because they were older, meant they were of greater value, not less. Some of them had Alzheimer's, and it made me extremely sad not to be recognized. I learned a lot by visiting. It made me respect my elders a lot more, and to be extra kind to them. I still remember the names of all of those I spoke too, even though we stopped visiting when my mom's aunt died. All of them emotions and memories of days I spent at the Senior Home, were positive, and always make me feel grateful for the family that I have. In Jonas's community, they don't have those strong emotions. They can't feel love, or compassion, or hurt. If you can't give to the community, you loose your worth.
ReplyDeleteThe elderly are very useful because they have knowledge that none u of us possesses. they've experienced more than us from the past. when i watched my mom care for my grandpa it made me feel good because I'm lucky to actually have a grandpa unlike people like Jonas.
ReplyDeleteI think that the elderly can be useful in many situations. One being looking for advice on things like school, jobs, college, life, etc. Since they have already gone through most of the things we are now, they can tell us what to expect and learn from them. The elderly is also helpful in the way of learning. Since they were born in the time before us, we don't know what happened then. So they always refer back to their childhood and tell us about the technology, schools, prices, clothing, etc and compare it to today. I think that when I care for an older person it seems like the right thing to do. Since most older people start to lose mobility and motor skills, they need our help. And since I have cared for a family member it's good that family has your back and you have theirs. I feel very happy when I do because I know I'm doing the right thing and it's something they like too!Overall I can say that the elderly are very useful!!
ReplyDeleteElderly are useful because they give younger people wisdom and they teach us things that we may have not known but happened in their lifetime. They also form part of everyones family such as grandparents and great grandparents.In many situations I have seen peolpe caring for the eldery such as when their out shopping with them. I noticed that when people take care of the elderly their very gentle with them and they help them tentaviely. They also tend to have greater respect and good manners around elderly. I feel that people have good emotions around elderly usually feelings of love and respect.Most of the time when an elderly person is taken care for by their family members of friends.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the elderly can't do much physical labor or activities they do help with other things. They have been around for a long time so they have witnessed a lot of different situations, good and bad. Elderly people are very wise and can teach you a lot from there years of experience. They can tell you what and what not to do because they have probably made similar mistake and they don't want you to make the same ones, so they can provide you with a little of their wisdom. My friends grandmother lives with them and she is unable to move around by herself or do stuff on her own so my friend and her family have to watch after her and help her. They have to do a lot for her because she doesn't walk so she can't really do anything for herself. It is very difficult at times and they can get a little impatient with her. I felt bad for her grandmother because she couldn't help what happened to her. It also makes me really upset to see that people do become older and they start to become sick and aching and they can't really enjoy life. Elders can be very tough to take care of but they are very wise and are worth keeping around for as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteI had to take care of my grandparents that are about between 80-87 years old. They do not speak English. They speak a whole different language. They are cooperative but irritate me sometimes for the littlest things. But everything else was fine and peaceful at least. At the end I had good emotions. I didn't really wanted to get in a conflict.
ReplyDeleteThe elderly are very useful. Elderly people have gone through and have learned life lessons. The elderly have wisdom and they can give advise. In some ways they are not as useful because they are not physically able and they cannot work and go as fast as people may like. I saw my mom take care of my grandmother. I felt love because my mom took care of my grandmother with love. Love is a good feeling so my emotions were good.
ReplyDeleteThe elderly are very wise, and have a lot of experience with life. I once spent a whole day with my grandfather. We spent the whole afternoon in the garden, him telling me stories about when he was younger. I enjoyed listening to all his old memories. These emotions were good. The elderly give good advice, and know how to deal with many life situations.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the elderly are very useful. They have memories, like the giver, of times in the past. One experience that I had with my grandfather was/is that he always tells me about WW2. He was in the air force when this happened. He also shares with me his knowledge of all the military weapons he's seen. They emotions i have for my grandfather are happiness. I love hearing about life back then. But I wouldnt want to experience those times for myself
ReplyDeleteThe elderly are useful in many ways. One of the main ways are to pass down traditions through generations. When I talk to my grandparents, they tell me about how they grew up and what their lives were like. When I heard how things were it seemed weird how the world had changed since then. These emotions were good because it helped me to learn how advanced the world has gotten since then. At a time, I saw a nurse help my poppop after he had gotten his surgery. I felt glad that the surgery was over and he was okay, and glad that the nurse was able to help him. I realized that soon enough I could have to depend on a nurse to do things for me. This made me feel good and bad because I would be able to see the world change as I grew older but still be able to see the memories of the way I live right now.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the elderly are useful at all. They just sit all day while volunteers (kids/children) bathe them, feed them, and care for them basically. When my grandfather was sicked, we took care off him by monitoring what he does, make sure he takes pills/vitamin, cook for him, and anything else that he needed. Sometimes, I got frustrated, anger, mad, but then sometimes I didn't mind. Most of them where good emotions, but at other times they were bad.
ReplyDeleteThe elderly are useful because they hold the memories of the past. We can benefit from their past experiences as Jonas' community does from the Giver. I have watched the workers at hospitals care for the elderly. I saw a woman help my grandmother to the bathroom before. She was very careful and friendly. I had good feelings about this. The elderly deserve to be carded for because the people who think otherwise will once be elderly themselves. as long as you are alive, you should be treated right and cared for if necessary.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the elders are useful and at times not really. I believe that when they are, people are seeking wisdom of some sort or something like that. They sometimes aren't so useful when you need to know something on updated technology. Something technical basically. I've cared for a little bit when I volunteered at the masonic home. I was glad to be there and they were curious on what has really changed over the last few years These emotions were very good. It felt good to give back a little to the community or something like that.
ReplyDeleteThe elderly are very useful because they can become wise from their years and can give younger people advice on life. They can, unfortunately, be considered un-useful from their general lack of ability to do manual labor, which can often not be the case. I watched my dad care for my grandpa in the last years of his life. My grandpa was very frail and unable to do anything on his own. It was very difficult for me to think that someone who used to be in the navy for over 30 years would have to have help doing such simple things as eating. It gave me bad emotions. My other grandpa, however, is 82 and still working hours every day doing manual labor in his yard. His mind is sharp as a tack and he's still kicking strong. Many elderly need a lot of care, but some need none at all. It's all about the specific situation.
ReplyDeleteElderly people may seem like they're not useful to some people. They aren't appreciated as much as they should be. Elderly people have much more experience than people our age. They may love to tell about their lives. With experience comes knowledge. Older people know a lot more than we think. Just because they may not be able to do as many things as we may do, they still should be appreciated and respected. Someone i've known since I was little became sick. She wasn't able to do much, so my mom drove her a lot of places. She is a role model to me and i look up to her. She is like an extra grandma to me, and I am glad to have her in my life. Just because people are old, doesn't mean they couldn't care about you. I was so glad that we helped her, and even on Christmas i spent the with her because her family couldn't make it. She is the sweetest person ever. Elderly people are way more useful than they are given credit for.
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