Introducing words that will delight elderly people

Worked as a certified care worker for 17 years.Nanaka
I’ve been working as a certified care worker for 17 years. I’m Nanaka, a caregiving web writer. I decided to pursue this profession because I wanted a job that would help people. Having worked in day care for many years, I’ve experienced a wide variety of recreational activities. Exercise set to music, in particular, always created a cheerful atmosphere and was very well received. I’d be delighted to continue delivering writing that resonates with readers through caregiving-related articles. Thank you for your support.

What kind of words do you think make older adults happy?

When working in a senior care facility, the most important thing is communication with the residents.

If communication goes smoothly, it’s easier to build trust with them.

Trust is something that develops over a long period of time, but if you work in a care facility, it’s something you’ll want to acquire quickly.

This time, for those who struggle with communicating with older adults, we’ll introduce words and phrases that make them happy.

Please use this article as a reference and enjoy communicating with older adults.

Introducing words that will please elderly people (21–30)

I feel your radiance growing with each passing year.

There are surely elderly people who always treat others kindly with a smile and brighten the atmosphere around them.

Seeing such seniors can make us admire them and think, “I want to be like that too.” Why not tell them how gracefully and attractively they’ve aged? They may be consciously mindful of their behavior and mindset in order to age beautifully.

Recognizing those everyday efforts might make them happy as well.

It could also be nice to ask them what they pay attention to in their daily lives.

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Thank you for always guiding us with the wisdom and kindness you have cultivated over many years.

When you talk with elderly people, there are times when they offer you advice, aren’t there? You may find yourself thinking, “So that’s how I should do it,” and some of what they say really hits the mark.

Among older adults, there are many whose wisdom and experience, cultivated over many years, far exceed our own.

When you have such opportunities, try expressing your gratitude to them with a sincere heart.

Words of heartfelt thanks will surely reach them.

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Introducing words that will delight seniors (31–40)

Even when you think you’re self-reliant, you’re always being supported by someone. I want to be the kind of person who notices that and can feel grateful.

Even if I thought I’d been handling everything on my own, looking back I see that someone’s words or help quietly supported me.

This phrase makes me realize that.

As I grow older, while part of me doesn’t want to rely on others, I feel more deeply grateful for those who support me unobtrusively.

Independence and gratitude aren’t actually contradictory; both nurture our richness as human beings.

When we notice this in our daily lives, our connections with others feel all the more precious.

It’s a single phrase I want to keep close to my heart, like a small amulet.

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Words come back to you. Both gratitude and insults will properly return to yourself.

We’ve all had the experience of blurting out a sarcastic remark or an insult.

Even if we regret it, once words are spoken, they can’t be taken back.

Some of us have probably learned that the hard way.

To avoid repeating those mistakes, keep this saying in mind: everything you say and do comes back to you.

If you speak kindly to others, kindness will return to you; if you hurl harsh words, you’ll get badmouthing in return.

Let’s share with those around us the kinds of words we ourselves would be happy to hear.

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Regret isn’t about what you did; it’s about what you didn’t do. That’s why I always make sure to try whenever a chance comes along.Cameron Diaz

Here are some words that convey the strong will of actress Cameron Diaz, known for her signature roles in films like There’s Something About Mary, The Holiday, and The Mask.

As long as we’re alive, everyone is bound to struggle with the feeling of regret.

When we take action and don’t get the result we hoped for, we think, “I shouldn’t have done that.” But the moment you stop taking on challenges, your growth comes to a halt.

So when you can’t find the courage, remember these words.

Whatever comes from your challenges—success or failure—will become a wonderful asset to you.

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Those who do not learn blame others. Those who are in the process of learning blame themselves. Those who truly understand what it means to learn blame no one.Kazu Miura

Let me share words from professional soccer player Kazu Miura.

Life is a continuous journey of learning, no matter how old you are.

When we stop learning, we tend to blame others for what we can’t do or the mistakes we make.

To avoid that, we should keep learning as long as we live and keep moving forward, even little by little.

There’s also a saying that the best day to start is the day you feel like starting, so if there’s something you want to learn, why not begin without blaming your age? You just might discover a new, shining version of yourself.

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