Maintain Your Joy at Old Age - HOW OTHERS CAN HELP

 Visit and call older brother and sisters regularly. (Hebrews 13:16) Older ones can feel isolated. A housebound brother named Camille says: "I have to stay indoors from morning to evening. So I get really bored. Sometimes, I feel like old lion in a cage. I get nervous and frustrated." When we visit older ones, we reassure them that they are important to us and that we love them. Likely, we all can recall a time when we intended to call or visit an older person in our congregation but we did not follow through. We all lead busy lives. So, what can help us to "make sure of the more important things," including visiting older ones? (Philippians 1:10) You may find it helpful to make notes on your calendar to remind you to send a text message to older ones in your congregation or to call them. You can also schedule time to visit them; do not leave it to chance. 

If you are a younger person, you may wonder what you can talk about or what activities you can engage in with older ones. But try not to overthink it. Just be a good friend. (Proverbs 17:17) Stop and talk with older ones before or after the congregation meetings. Perhaps you could ask them to share their favorite scripture or a funny childhood memory. You could also invite them to watch a JWBroadcasting program with you. You may also be able to help older ones in practical ways. For example, you can help them keep their devices up-to-date or download the latest study publications. A sister named Carol says: "Offer to do things with older ones that you enjoy doing. Though I am older, I still want to enjoy life. I like shopping, eating out, and getting out in creation." And a sister named Maira says: "One of my friends is 90 years old.  We have a 57-year-old age gap. But I often forget about that because we laugh together and watch movies together. And when we face problems, we look to each other for advice." 

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