[For Seniors] Uplifting Words That Comfort the Heart

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.
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Leveraging my experience working as a care worker at a day service, I am currently active as a writer in the caregiving and welfare fields. Beyond writing, I hope to expand my work into web design and illustration. I am a mother of three who has begun studying to become a certified social worker.

It seems many older adults carry worries, such as finding it harder to move their bodies than before or becoming more prone to illness.

Some also feel lonely, perhaps due to circumstances that have distanced them from their families.

In such times, we all want to support older adults, stay close to their feelings, and help them feel energized.

With that in mind, this time we’re introducing “uplifting words for older adults.” When interacting with older adults, you may sometimes wonder, “What kind of words of encouragement should I use?” Please take advice from those who are good at offering supportive words, and use the “uplifting words” we introduce here as a reference to spend wonderful time with the older adults in your life.

[For Seniors] Uplifting words that empathize with your feelings (51–60)

Ask how things have been lately

Among older adults, many people tend to speak less when they’re feeling down.

In those times, try asking them about happy memories—like moments spent with family or enjoyable outings.

When we’re depressed, it’s human nature to dwell on the negative.

That’s exactly when it’s important to lift our mood by focusing on pleasant things.

But doing that alone can be hard.

So reach out, chat with them, and help bring out their joyful memories.

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In conclusion

It seems that words that energize older adults often respect the person and use positive, uplifting phrases.

When interacting with someone who appears down or different from usual, please refer to these “words that energize older adults.” Also, try getting advice from people who are good at offering supportive words to expand your repertoire and make conversations with older adults more effective.