You learn to care more While working with elders and being around them daily, you simply learn that the small things are important in life. That is what makes one care about his life, other people’s life and the environment. When you care, you go that extra mile without feeling you’ve done it.

What are the things you learned from your elders?

Here are some of the things we can learn from our elders.

• Courage in the Face of Adversity.
• Family Matters.
• Those That Mind Don’t Matter.
• Love Is All You Need.
• Laughter Is a Great Medicine.
• Make Time for What’s Important.

Why Caring for the elderly is important?

Why is elderly care important? Ageing cannot be prevented, but we can learn how to deal with arising conditions for great health of our loved ones. Most health concerns for the elderly are memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease among others.

Why do you love working with the elderly?

The people who work with seniors have a true appreciation for those in their charge. Rather than simply seeing impediments, caregivers enjoy the stories, experiences and humor of the seniors they care for. They also enjoy the variety of activities and entertainment available.

What does caring for the elderly involve?

Care for the elderly involves dedicated support for an older person who wishes to continue living in their own home. It may involve housekeeping services, cooking meals, personal care, domiciliary care, mobility support, administering medication or simply companionship and support getting out and about.

What is the most important lesson to learn in life?

Nothing in your life is not guaranteed to be there tomorrow, including those you love. This is a hard life lesson to learn, but it may be the most important of all: Life can change in an instant. Make sure you appreciate what you have, while you still have it.

What is the role and importance of elders in our lives?

They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.” The fact that people live longer than ever before, and that we have an ageing population, should be something to celebrate. After all, the alternative to living longer is not great.

What motivates you to work in aged care?

A sense of purpose. Many people come to work in aged care following a personal experience of caring for a loved one at home. It’s really heart-warming to be in somebody’s life and be able to help make a positive difference to their day.

Why did you decide to work in aged care?

Life as an Aged Carer is fun and entertaining. Getting up to go to work is much easier when you know that what you do has a positive impact on the community. It gives you the opportunity to meet a wide variety of older people and make a tremendous difference in their quality of life.