[At a day-care service, a birthday message you want to convey] For older adults
This article is for those looking for birthday messages to share with older adults.
People who attend day service may also have opportunities to celebrate their birthdays at home.
As staff members, you see various aspects from a different perspective than their families do.
During recreational activities, there are times when they even teach us what they’re good at.
How about sending words that include those memories and celebrating them that way?
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[Messages to convey on birthdays at a day-care service] For seniors (11–20)
I respect you from the bottom of my heart.
Let’s write a birthday message for older adults that expresses our gratitude.
Many seniors lived and worked hard through the turbulent, fast-changing Showa era.
It’s no exaggeration to say that we owe today’s peaceful Japan to them.
And for caregivers and staff, there are many times when we learn wisdom and knowledge born from daily life through our caregiving interactions with seniors.
Please celebrate their birthdays with a heartfelt note that says, “I sincerely respect you,” honoring them as great mentors in life.
It’s a message that can turn the hardships they’ve endured into warm feelings and bring them joy.
Your presence is encouraging.
Japan is a long-lived nation with one of the highest average life expectancies.
This is very gratifying, but it also seems that the concerns faced by older adults are increasing as a result.
For example, it has become harder for their need for recognition to be fulfilled.
Human needs include physiological ones such as sleep and food, as well as the desire for recognition—wanting to be respected and praised within one’s community.
Many older people appear to live for long periods without having these needs met.
So why not offer words that acknowledge and respect them? Words that affirm their value as individuals are likely to make them feel happy.
I’m happy you’re here.
Anyone would be happy to hear “I’m glad you’re here” from the person they’re spending time with.
Why not try saying it to older adults as well? As people age, many begin to worry about their health, their families, and day-to-day life.
If someone is feeling pessimistic, try gently staying close and adding words that warm their heart.
There are also older adults whose need for recognition becomes stronger.
This can be due to fewer opportunities to play roles in society as they age, or even the loss of social connections altogether.
Words that respect older adults and acknowledge their presence can also help fulfill their need for recognition.
It’s brighter and more fun when you’re around.
There are probably many elderly people who are always cheerful.
Seeing bright and cheerful seniors makes us feel upbeat and happy too, doesn’t it? Try expressing your gratitude simply and sincerely by saying, “It’s brighter and more fun when you’re around.” I’m sure that would make them happy as well.
Many older adults, as they age, may feel anxious about their health or daily life.
Even so, they might still interact with those around them in a positive way.
A straightforward expression of gratitude will surely warm the hearts of such seniors.
Nothing makes me happier than knowing you’re doing well.
As we get older, we can lose our connections with society and find fewer things we can do on our own.
This can make it harder to feel that we are valuable to society and to those around us.
Try expressing the feeling, “I’m so glad you’re here.” Words that affirm a person’s worth can bring real joy to older adults.
When you say it, it also helps to add nonverbal communication, such as a smile or steady eye contact.
These cues increase the persuasiveness of your message and help your feelings come across more clearly to older adults.
I want to be someone like you—always positive and brightening up those around me.
There are people who seem to shine even more beautifully as they grow older, aren’t there? Perhaps you know someone who’s positive and always greets you with a smile.
Being around them brightens our own hearts, too.
It’s definitely one of the attitudes we can learn from older adults.
Try expressing those feelings, with a touch of admiration.
I’m sure it would make them happy.
You can share it in everyday conversation, or include it as a message in a Respect for the Aged Day card—that would be lovely as well.
[At a day-care service, messages you want to convey on a birthday] For seniors (21–30)
Your smile is my joy.
Seeing older adults smile can make us feel happy too.
In everyday life, we hope there are many opportunities for them to smile.
When you see an older person’s smile, try expressing that you’re glad to see it.
That may help them feel recognized—like their smile made a difference.
As people age, many find they can do less and may become discouraged.
Words that acknowledge and affirm them are likely to make them happy.
There’s also data suggesting that laughter can boost the body’s immune system.
We hope they can enjoy days filled with smiles.