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5 Lessons I've Learned Since I've Been Working With The Elderly

Volunteer and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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Aug 08, 2018
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5 Lessons I've Learned Since I've Been Working With The Elderly

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My major at school is Gerontology and you're probably scratching your head right now saying "Gero - what - ogy " ?. Basically, I am studying aging and I want to work in a nursing home. But ever since I have started in 2011, I have learned so many lessons. Here are some of them :)

1. Patience Goes A Long Way

There have been moments where clients have gotten angry or started getting frustrated. Now, I am no professional but I have learned that keeping calm can go a LONG WAY. By keeping calm, this assures the client that everything will be ok and you will get everything figured out.

2. Learn Their Stories

I work with Holocaust survivors every Wednesday and It's amazing all the stories I have heard. I have truly been inspired so many times to stand up for what I believe in because of these stories. Everyday heroes.

3. It's all fun and games

Pretty self-explanatory: They love playing games. I've learned card games, board games and even chair volleyball ( look it up it's so cool ). Another thing I learned is even though they're older, they can still do the things they love most! I've been to Indians games, movies and art classes! So fun!

4. F.r.i.e.n.d.s

I've made so many new friends throughout all of my volunteering experiences! It's so fun to do activities with them and laugh, talk and hear their stories! I can't count how many times I've walked into a room where I volunteered and heard " Hi Friend " or " Brandon how are you pal " !

5. You Make A Difference

My motto is " If I make someone smile, my day was worth while " and I live by that every time I volunteer. I love making people smile and I can't count how many times when I would talk to people they've said " Brandon. You don't know how much joy you bring me. It's so nice to have young people like you volunteering ". I've made a difference and so can you

I have been volunteering for six years now and don't regret it for one second. I am so happy to make a difference in people's lives and you know the saying " It takes one person to make a difference ". Be that person :)


- B

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