Why do senior citizens feel lonely?
Most importantly try to live in the present. Never think of past or future. Trust Eckhart Tolle when he says: There is only present, NOW. Living in the present moment solves all problems, including loneliness.
FIRST OF all let us understand what loneliness is. Loneliness is a feeling of inner emptiness and a feeling of loss, loss of someone and, in a way, loss of ourselves. Loneliness is a state of mind about neediness – wanting people to want you and desiring to have persons to whom you can show love understanding and consideration. How can senior citizens handle this situation? Here are some tips: 1. Organize your life in a structured manner. This leads to time bound action, leaving not much time to brood over loneliness.
2. If you are inclined, keep a pet – a cat or a dog. They give love that no human being can give. Their understanding of you is far superior. Pets are most useful to senior citizens.
3. Develop self esteem and increase your self worth. Start liking yourself. Do not think of negatives. Pamper yourself. Like the by-line of L’Oreal advertisement says: “Because you’re worth it”
4. Develop a belief that it is OK to be alone. Go for long walks alone in a forest or a beach.
Lie down all alone in the night in the terrace, gazing into the silent sky studded with stars.
5. Join various groups – Senior Citizens Associations, Clubs, Discussion groups on the Internet, Day Care Centres etc. Discover friends.
6. Volunteer your services in geriatric wards of hospitals, NGOs working for elders etc
7. Start learning something new. Drawing, painting, writing, yoga, meditation, languages, and computers – the list is endless. Join any U3A club in your area.
8. Do you have a purpose in life? If you have discovered it already, follow it up with fresh passion. Become enthusiastic by faking enthusiasm in the beginning.
9. Are you religious? Pray, rather, talk to God on a regular basis and pour out your problems.
10. Most importantly try to live in the present. Never think of past or future. Trust Eckhart Tolle when he says: There is only present, NOW. Living in the present moment solves all problems, including loneliness.
2. If you are inclined, keep a pet – a cat or a dog. They give love that no human being can give. Their understanding of you is far superior. Pets are most useful to senior citizens.
3. Develop self esteem and increase your self worth. Start liking yourself. Do not think of negatives. Pamper yourself. Like the by-line of L’Oreal advertisement says: “Because you’re worth it”
4. Develop a belief that it is OK to be alone. Go for long walks alone in a forest or a beach.
Lie down all alone in the night in the terrace, gazing into the silent sky studded with stars.
5. Join various groups – Senior Citizens Associations, Clubs, Discussion groups on the Internet, Day Care Centres etc. Discover friends.
6. Volunteer your services in geriatric wards of hospitals, NGOs working for elders etc
7. Start learning something new. Drawing, painting, writing, yoga, meditation, languages, and computers – the list is endless. Join any U3A club in your area.
8. Do you have a purpose in life? If you have discovered it already, follow it up with fresh passion. Become enthusiastic by faking enthusiasm in the beginning.
9. Are you religious? Pray, rather, talk to God on a regular basis and pour out your problems.
10. Most importantly try to live in the present. Never think of past or future. Trust Eckhart Tolle when he says: There is only present, NOW. Living in the present moment solves all problems, including loneliness.
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.and if one is truly alone, family ignore her, friends left long ago. No one wants to spend time with her.work all her life, never having much of a social life, husband did not allow it. now what?
.and if one is truly alone, family ignore her, friends left long ago. No one wants to spend time with her.work all her life, never having much of a social life, husband did not allow it. now what?
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.I CAN TALK TO LONELY PEOPLE LIVING ALONE FROM ANY COUNTRY WHO ARE OVER 60 & RETIRED.
I CAN ALSO GIVE HOME REMEDIES FOR MOST ILNESSES
.Very well written article. I liked it very much. If one can live in the present i.e 'here and now' i don't think loneliness will ever be a problem. Developing any sort of hobby or getting associated with any organisation will be of much help too.
Thanks. I had written it long ago. your comment made me read my article again and it is useful to me NOW!! Thanks
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