December 2, 2010
Being a Grandparent is Such a Joy
By Carol Carbutti
Being a grandparent is a joy for so many elderly seniors. Grandchildren remind us in lots of ways of our own children when they were little. This will make one reminisce about the times they had with their children, which is very pleasant. Also, the grandchildren bring hope for the family’s future, and we are a part of that also. When an elderly parent sees that grandbaby for the first time, that child will steal their heart.
Many at home elderly parents will find that grandchildren are a lot of entertainment. Grandparents are also older and wiser and appreciate so many more things about our grandchildren, which they may have missed with our own children. As a healthy aging senior you have more time to see the world through a child’s eyes. Baby boomers in their golden years are certainly more patient. Retired seniors get to have fun with them, and the parents do the hard stuff.
If you have the opportunity you should try to visit with your grandchildren as much as possible. It is very important to be a part of their life since they grow so fast. Grandparents will find that grandchildren today are so smart and learn things a lot faster with all their new educational cartoons. It is fascinating watching them learn and grow. It is also a wonderful surprise when the grandchildren are old enough to call once in a while and talk on the phone. It is so sweet!
A great way to enjoy your grandchild’s company is by babysitting a few hours a week. What a privilege that is! They will keep you busy as all babies do. Their smile just melts you, and they light up your world! It is so fun to watch them grow while learning to do new things like when they sit up for the first time and when they find their hands because they started to teeth. Then at the end of the day they go home to mommy and daddy so you can rest.
Grandchildren are truly a joy. If you have them, you know what I am talking about. If you don’t yet, you have a great deal to look forward to.
This story is from the office of Comfort Keepers a non-medical in home caregiving agency for healthy aging senior citizens of Wallingford, CT. Carol Carbutti the owner would like to mention that we now service New Haven, Hamden (Zip Code 06514), North Haven, Cheshire, Durham, Middlefield, Middletown, Meriden, Waterbury, Southington, Kensington, Berlin, Newington, New Britain and Bristol. If you have any questions please call (203) 697-1030 or email us at denisegryzbek@comfortkeepers.com
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