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Encourage more communication and mutual assistance between young and elderly people

2025-01-14   

Recently, I went back to visit my parents just in time for a community celebration. The choir composed of elderly people won cheers from young people, and the young people's guitar playing and singing also attracted the elderly to pick up their phones to take photos and videos. The atmosphere on site was lively and harmonious, allowing people to feel the harmony between two or even three generations. The integration of young and old people is not only in gatherings. Usually, young community workers and volunteers take care of the lives of the elderly and provide them with various services; Older people have also organized their own volunteer action teams, using their skills and life experiences to solve problems and puzzles for young people. In each touching scene, we see the warm scenes of young people helping the elderly and the elderly helping young people, and also feel the infinite vitality brought by intergenerational communication to community governance. Community is a common home for residents. Young and elderly residents can understand and help each other, and work together to build a harmonious community. Young people are full of energy and have strong learning abilities. Their knowledge and enthusiasm can bring more convenience to the elderly and become the "caring people" around them. In addition to providing daily care such as meals, haircuts, medication, and maintenance, it can also help the elderly learn how to use smart devices such as mobile phones, making it convenient for them to travel and seek medical treatment; Remind the elderly to prevent telecom fraud and help them keep their "money bags" safe... These forms of assistance make the lives of the elderly more comfortable and also provide peace of mind for some children who cannot always be with them. After retirement, elderly people have more free time. Especially for some relatively young and physically healthy elderly people, who have energy, ability, and experience, they can fully help young people. For example, leveraging professional expertise, conducting voluntary diagnosis and treatment, art training and other activities, providing health consultation to young people, and helping them cultivate interests and hobbies. Young people have enthusiasm and drive, but lack experience and experience. Older people can teach them methods and experiences, solve life problems, and unravel the emotional knots on their growth path... With more understanding, advice and guidance from older people can benefit young people greatly. Strengthening communication and mutual assistance between young and elderly people has great potential for the community. For example, building platforms, providing venues, and guiding two groups to understand each other; It is also possible to discover capable and willing residents of all ages through advocacy and promotion, and organize them to participate in volunteer activities. Many community organizations in various places also convert volunteer service into points, allowing contributions to be rewarded, attracting more people to join, and strengthening their service capabilities. I believe that as more and more young and elderly people integrate into the community, it will become a warmer harbor and a happier home. (New Society)

Edit:Chen Jie Responsible editor:Li Ling

Source:People's Daily

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