Maintain Your Joy at Old Age - HOW OTHERS CAN HELP; - Conclusion

 Accompany them to medical appointments. In addition to providing transportation for older ones, you may be able to ensure that the medical staff are treating them well and giving them the attention they need. (Isaiah 1:17) You may be able to help the older one by taking notes about what the doctor says. An older sister named Ruth says: "Often when I go to a medical appointment, the doctor does not take me seriously. Doctors may say things as, 'Your problem is psychological; its in your head.' But I when I am accompanied by someone, it makes all the difference in how the doctor deals with me. I thank my brothers and sisters who take the time to accompany me." 

Work with them in the ministry. Some older ones may not have the physical strength to preach from door to door. Could you, for example, invite an older sister to join you for cart witnessing? You might even provide a chair for her so that she can sit near the cart. Or could you take an older brother on a Bible study, perhaps even conducting the study at his home? Elders can consider arranging meetings for field service at the home of older ones so that they can participate more easily. Anything we do to honor older ones is worth the effort. - PROVERBS 3:27; ROMANS 12:10. 

We have been reminded that Jehovah loves and values older ones. And so do the rest of us in the congregation. Growing old is difficult, but with Jehovah's help, you can maintain your joy. (Psalm 37:25) How encouraging it is to know that your best days are ahead of you, not behind you! What about those of us who are caregivers for an older family member, a child, or a friend who is ill? How can you maintain your joy? We will discuss the answer to that question in the following study article. 

Next time: To be determined