M² Community Association encourages us to appreciate our elders
Seniors are knowledgeable people who have something to contribute to society.
Treating our elders with dignity and respect was discussed by Dinesh Pillay, chairman of M² Community Association, at its monthly meeting at the Marburg Library activities room last Saturday. Along with the games and lunch the seniors enjoyed, they got to listen to how much they are appreciated!
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“Sadly, instead of treating our elders with the appreciation and respect they deserve, many are often either too busy or simply dismiss them and their contributions to their community and family,” explained Mr Pillay.
He added that our seniors have a thing or two to teach us about enduring change and handling life’s adversity. “Even if a senior’s hearing or memory isn’t what it was in the past, our elders have great wisdom to impart. Younger generations must learn the importance of respecting their elders and make time to listen and spend quality time with them.”
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Mr Pillay reminded the youth that seniors are knowledgeable people who have something to contribute to society in the wisdom they’ve gained from their life histories, even if it’s a story about life or history.
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