nPostednon March 17, 2014
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Howndo we treat the oldest people in our society? Today is the day tonconsider the wellbeing—mental, emotional, and physical—of elderlynpeople. If you have older relatives in your family, a visit or callnis a great idea. Even more amazing would be starting a new traditionnor recording stories of “the good old days” so you can learn somenof your own family history!
Howndo we treat the oldest people in our society? Today is the day tonconsider the wellbeing—mental, emotional, and physical—of elderlynpeople. If you have older relatives in your family, a visit or callnis a great idea. Even more amazing would be starting a new traditionnor recording stories of “the good old days” so you can learn somenof your own family history!n
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nChecknout this story about how a senior citizen helps make kids innher community happy—and how they have returned the favor.
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nZoomnprovides some ideas for how kids can help seniors. And Pennies of Time has some more great ideas.
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nAngreat program that has begun is the Granny Cloud. Grandmothers andnother adults (largely seniors) are able to Skype with children innvarious parts in the world, encouraging, nurturing, praising—and byntheir attention, helping those kids to learn! Check it out!
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Somenpeople say that Wellderly Day (and all week), we should encouragenelderly people NOT to “act their age,” and to celebrate those whondon’t “act their age.” But I think maybe we should redefine whatn“acting like an 80 year old” means! Maybe “acting like an 80nyear old” means playing card games with grandkids, dancing aroundnthe living room every time music is on, and hanging out with friendsnas much as possible! Maybe “acting like at 85 year old” meansnlearning to hoop, dressing up for Halloween, and trying new foods!
Somenpeople say that Wellderly Day (and all week), we should encouragenelderly people NOT to “act their age,” and to celebrate those whondon’t “act their age.” But I think maybe we should redefine whatn“acting like an 80 year old” means! Maybe “acting like an 80nyear old” means playing card games with grandkids, dancing aroundnthe living room every time music is on, and hanging out with friendsnas much as possible! Maybe “acting like at 85 year old” meansnlearning to hoop, dressing up for Halloween, and trying new foods!n
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nAlsonon this date:
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Anniversary of Van Gogh’s paintings making a hit
Anniversary of Van Gogh’s paintings making a hit n
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nAnniversarynof the patent of the rubber band
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nSaintnPatrick’s Day and
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nmorenSaint Patricks Day!
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nPlannahead:
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nChecknout my Pinterest boards for:
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nn Marchn holidays
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nn Historicaln anniversaries in March
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nAndnhere are my Pinterest boards for:
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nApriln holidays
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nApriln birthdays
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nHistoricaln anniversaries in April
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