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Thesis Moodboard: the Role of a Senior citizen in Our Society

Writer: Dorothy DaiDorothy Dai

They found that senior centers are designated as community focal points that not only provide helpful resources to older adults, but serve the entire community with information on aging; support for family caregivers, training professionals and students; and developments of innovative approaches to aging issues.


  • Seniors are important because, if given the opportunity, they have much to teach us.

  • Seniors are important because they can be helpful in our applying lessons of life, e.g. self esteem, self respect, self discipline.

  • Seniors are important because they offer a great deal of satisfaction and joy to be around them.

  • Seniors are important because of the practical experience they offer.

  • Seniors are important because they have so much to give, intangibly, to us.

  • Seniors are important because they have learned the lessons of humility.

  • Seniors are fun companions, when we learn how to be in their company.

  • Seniors know things we would never guess unless we ask.

  • Seniors can help us deal with disappointment and grief, illness and heartache.

  • Seniors know how important a sense of humor is.

  • Seniors, most of the time, know when to shut up and sit down.

 
 
 

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