Loneliness
Two wee old ladies were in the charity shop today and I
couldn't help overhearing their conversation -
"Funny weather the noo, in't
it?"
"Aye, but it wis lovely on
Seturday."
"Aye, the folks in the hoose
behind me hud a barbeque, they wur huving a rare time."
"That's nice."
"Aye, made me feel right
lonely, though."
I felt terrible for the wee lady
who said this. How sad that she felt
lonely watching others having a good time.
There's been a lot in the news recently about loneliness in old age
contributing to ill health. These days
with so many families living far apart it is easy to forget that older people,
who perhaps can't get out as much as they would like, often lead very solitary
lives. There may not be much we can
do, but a smile and a cheery hello might just brighten up someone's day.
Love, Liz
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That and the elderly care of a difficult and childless uncle has made me wary and unable to contemplate a job in the various care homes in our vicinity which is the only work available. (I also took care of both parents too).
That being said I belong to a knit and natter club and the older ladies are a joy (and a giggle).
It is a shame we (as a nation) do not cherish our elderly.
Susan x
Now, we must all try harder to " do as we would be done by " .
Hugs from me x
Then, of course, all ages party together here and, if you see a barbeque going on you can just drop by - if there's not enough food, you'll still get a cuppa! There is no way anybody, old, young, incomer, long-term resident or holiday maker would be made to feel unwelcome.
There really is still a welcome waiting in rural Wales.
I have always had a soft spot in my heart for older people ,seniors and the elderly.
Now I am a senior however still friends with a 99 year old man and 100 year old lady ,I try to see him twice a week since his family is all in other countries.
I even get lonesome that is why I blog
I just think, you know, I'm going to be old one day, and I really really hope that people won't forget I'm there. Loneliness and isolation is a terrible thing.
Thank you for this post x