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When you become frustrated with older people because of what they cannot do, think of how frustrated they must feel because they can no longer do it. It's easy to feel a surge of frustration when an older loved one struggles with tasks that once seemed simple for them. Watching them grapple with technology, forgetful moments, or physical limitations can test our patience. However, in these moments, it's essential to remember that our frustration is but a shadow of what they must be experiencing internally. In the grand tapestry of life, the roles we play often shift. Today, we may be the ones offering support; tomorrow, we might find ourselves in need of it. By approaching our older loved ones with empathy, we honor their journey and enrich our own, creating a legacy of compassion that transcends generations. (Tips that can change your life). Mostafa Ewees

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Let's hear it for interdependence! 🙌 Which, as Rhaina Cohen points out, "doesn’t resolve deeper structural problems that older people tend to face toward the end of life, including the exorbitant costs of long-term care and ageism that can leave them feeling invisible." Rhaina Cohen Keep reading:

May is Older Americans Month. This year's theme is "Powered by Connection," which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Here are some ways you can promote the benefits of connection: * Share facts about the mental, physical, and emotional health benefits of social connection and how it contributes to overall well-being. * Promote resources that help older adults engage, like community events, social clubs and volunteer opportunities. * Connect older adults with local services, such as transportation, which can help them overcome obstacles to achieving or maintaining meaningful relationships. * Encourage partners to host a connection-centric event or program focused on older adult mentors to youth, peer-to-peer support or similar efforts. * Challenge professional and personal networks to prioritize meaningful social connections and share the benefits.

Two Powerful Quotes from Patrick Cokley and Rebecca Cokley: Quote from Patrick Cokley: "We have a generation of young people that have grown up with the ADA, going to school side by side with their friends and loved ones with disabilities. And so they expect their society to also be the same." Quote from Rebecca Cokley: "My parents raised me with the strong belief that we have a responsibility to use our privilege, to use the access that we have, to use our education on behalf of communities that have less access, less privilege. And that continues to be as I raise this next generation of people with disabilities in my family." Full Post Below on CBS News' Instagram... #Representation #Disability #DisabilityRights #ADA #Education #Healthcare #YoungPeople #Youth #Family #Children #NextGeneration #Generation #Future #Accessibility #Inclusive #Responsibility #Society #Advocacy #Advocate #Inclusion #TheResourceKey #Community

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