Many scientists have clearly defined what would make elderly people remain healthy and active. First, they need to make their cognitive mind very active. Most elders whether they are retired or not, always expect their mind to slow down, lose memory and hence they begin to believe they lose their ability to analyze or be creative. The scientists suggest that it would be a great idea for elders to learn a musical instrument or develop an activity that would involve creative thinking. IL has so many young and mid-aged competitive writers. Especially the women members, are extremely creative in choosing interesting topics, express their opinion very eloquently and second to none in writing skills. In fact, there is so much to learn from them. When elders write in this forum and receive responses from such wonderful writers, it gives a great sense of fulfillment and recognition that elders lack otherwise.
In order to keep the mind active, elders like to interact as much as possible. If they are members of the club, only the members of the same age group will assemble together and share their issues and concerns. In IL, we come across vibrant and active young and mid-aged men and women who freely share their ideas about changing world. It narrows down the generation gap and allows the elders to interact freely with younger generation. Having friendship with different age group is considered as one of the greatest strengths for keeping the seniors vibrant and active. I have written earlier and I confirm here again that most of what I know now is learned from people younger than me. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for seniors like me to hang around listen to the voice of the younger generation.
As the elders age gracefully, their physical activities reduce day by day and their ability to commute or travel is considerably reduced. Interacting with so many friends here in IL gives the seniors ability to interact with the members in several continents without the need to commute from place to place. The elders find it hard to work towards a particular outcome as they age and IL is a great forum in which they can freely express their views without fear of being reprimanded or judged for their opinions. The senior are incapable or participating in a running race to compete with other members of IL but can be part of the marathon by participating in the literary work created in IL for a prolonged period of time.
The best weapon that the seniors can use to beat the aging is to promote the inner qualities and virtues developed over their entire life time. What other method can be more effective than writing about it in a forum like IL? The seniors are not trying to educate anyone by writing here but to remind them about the inner qualities and virtues they have developed throughout their life. The sheer company of the younger generation acts as a deterrent from aging. They consider the entire IL membership as their own family and sometimes providing invaluable inputs and sometimes listening carefully to overcome their own difficulties.
Most importantly, IL is a fun place. The members of IL have great sense of humor, an essential ingredient for the elders to feel good every day. Being active in IL everyday provides a great sense of security for the elders from feeling isolated physically or emotionally. IL actually keeps elders healthy and active and hopefully prolongs their life span.
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