I finished reading The Mature Mind by Gene Cohen, and it offers great encouragment to the maturing individual. I was very excited that older people have great abilities they have yet to tap. By older, I mean fifty and above. At least that's what Cohen meant. People who are sixty five have reached a new stage in development. Even at eighty the brain and the thinking ability are still sharp and active.
One problem with our society seems to be a mistaken view of old age. In our concern for people who suffer with disease or dementia, we have assumed that all of us are destined for the mental wastebasket. Get over that idea. There are many people in your circle of acquaintances that are old but still mentally alert. They will benefit from activities that are challenging and exciting.
Include your older family members in games, discussions, and activities that give them stimulation. They will benefit from it and you will learn from them.
One problem with our society seems to be a mistaken view of old age. In our concern for people who suffer with disease or dementia, we have assumed that all of us are destined for the mental wastebasket. Get over that idea. There are many people in your circle of acquaintances that are old but still mentally alert. They will benefit from activities that are challenging and exciting.
Include your older family members in games, discussions, and activities that give them stimulation. They will benefit from it and you will learn from them.
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Activities such as blogging, for instance!
Love this post. Looking to the wisdom of our elders is good. Thanks for sharing!
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