We should value all ages in our communities, from the very young to the very old. Developing stronger connections between these older adults and their community can have tremendous benefits for young and old. Even older adults with serious memory loss or cognitive limitations can still enjoy a visit, even if they don't remember it later. students learn how to interact with people different than themselves and they learn responsibility � because the older people depend on them. For the past few months, we have been visiting Zion old folks home and I will never forget the great times we had spent there.
there is a Chinese saying 'treat elderly as if they are your grandparents and treat children as if they are your child' after visiting the old folks home, I truly understand the meaning of this saying. despite our difference in terms of conversation topics, we managed to find a common space in between our generation and our bonding starts from there. after a few visits, I began to take this trip as a chance to learn more about the society instead of just another service learning trip. it is through these trips where I can better understand about the elderly backgrounds and their wish and dreams that are yet to be accomplished.
although the visits has come to a stop, but I'll never forget the smile on their faces when we entertained them and I hope that this smile will never fade from our memories :D:D
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