In this post I want to focus especially on the elderly and some situations they face that can serve as a reflection, since we will all go through that stage if it is in God's plan so we must find the best way to live it and prepare for its arrival.

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In most families there is an elderly person who can be a grandparent, a grandmother, an uncle, or another person, who must be cared for and treated with love, affection and dedication, they are very valuable people, full of experiences and knowledge.

However, on a day-to-day basis, it can be observed how, contrary to what is expected, when people reach this stage, they are pushed aside from society, mistreated and forgotten, even by their closest relatives.

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Frequently, older adults are associated with incapacity, unproductivity, illnesses and become more of a problem. It also seems unbelievable to observe how after a person dedicates so many years to fulfill their work in a company, in the end they become a burden and where they are the last on the list and do not get their benefits.

For example, last month I had the opportunity to observe very closely a situation where a large number of elderly people had to spend long hours in a queue under the sun to obtain the benefit of food products, where some were very affected in their health due to the conditions to which they were exposed. Also, in the last few days, news have been circulating about the conditions in which retired teachers live, who are unable to cover their basic needs since they do not receive the corresponding salary. In general, there are many situations where a great disadvantage is observed due to their age, placing them at the margin.

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That is why it is important to highlight the value of older adults, and work to improve the treatment they receive because they should be respected, valued because they continue to be useful to the family and society, they are people who can still participate in many activities and continue to be productive in different areas without being set aside or undervalued.

Older adults become support in the family, grandparents most of the time take care of the grandchildren with love, they can become the only economic income in the family, they are a support with their company and advice and have much to offer even in society so they should enjoy quality of life to maintain their mental and emotional health and enjoy this stage of life receiving the fruits sown.

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Reaching old age is something that can not be avoided, and therefore it is necessary to take care of health early to enjoy it and live better, however we must also work from the family to achieve changes in society where their rights are respected, where their opinions and needs are taken into account and are valued.

Well friends, for the moment I say goodbye, thanks for reading!