The Elderly Population | by Madisyn Taylor In tribal cultures, the elderly play an important role. They are the keepers of the tribe's memories and the holders of wisdom. As such, the elderly are honored and respected members of tribes. In many modern cultures, however, this is often not the case. Many elderly people say that they feel ignored, left out, and disrespected. This is a sad commentary on modernization, but it doesn't have to be this way. We can change this situation by taking the time to examine our attitudes about the elderly and taking action. Modern societies tend to be obsessed with the ideas of newness, youth, and progress. Scientific studies tell us how to do everything  from the way we should raise our kids to what we need to eat for breakfast. As a result, the wisdom that is passed down from older generations is often disregarded. Of course, grandparents and retired persons have more than information to offer the world. Their maturity and experience allows for a larger perspective of life, and we can learn a lot from talking to elderly people. It's a shame that society doesn't do more to allow our older population to continue to feel productive for the rest of their lives, but you can help to make change. Perhaps you could help facilitate a mentorship program that would allow children to be tutored by the elderly in retirement homes. The elderly make wonderful storytellers, and creating programs where they could share their real life experiences with others is another way to educate and inspire other generations. Take stock of your relationships with the elderly population. Maybe you don't really listen to them because you hold the belief that their time has passed and they are too old to understand what you are going through. You may even realize that you don't have any relationships with older people. Try to understand why and how our cultural perception of the elderly influences the way you perceive them. Look around you and reach out to someone who is elderly  even if you are just saying hello and making small talk. Resolve to be more aware of the elderly. They are our mentors, wise folk, and the pioneers that came before us and paved the way for our future. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Tristan Gatto If your body feels tight and stiff from daily stressors like: sitting hunched over a desk all day, being on your feet frequently, in and out of the car constantly, or just sore from daily activities...THIS is the program for you! In this course, Tristan Gatto, top-selling DailyOM course creator, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Movement Specialist with several years of experience helping people move and feel better, shows you how to systematically improve your spinal health by: mobilizing, stretching, and aligning all the tight muscles that are notorious for neck and back tension -- all this while building whole body strength to support a stronger, more stable and healthier spine without all the aches and pains - from the inside out! This systematic approach dramatically transforms the health of your entire body and spine -- In just 10-20 minutes a day! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. Reinvent Your Self-Image 3. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 4. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 5. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 6. Release Yourself from Family Karma 7. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 8. Find True Love in 27 Days 9. 21 Day Booty Core 10. Anti-Aging Face Yoga
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