All Old Folks Are Not The Same
5. Older Adults, Alike and Different
Project Skill
- discovering ways in which older adults are alike and ways they are different from each other
Life Skill
- communicating and relating with others
What to do
Complete the activity; discuss your answers with your partner and then with the group. Think about and older adult you know. Then, with a partner, fill in the blanks showing how your older adults are alike and how they are different.Alike
Different
Because of varied life experiences, older people are even more different from each other than children or young adults are. Their long history of work experiences, their relationships with friends and family, and the changes they have seen in their lifetimes have influenced every aspect of their lives. We can learn a great deal from their experiences.
What did you learn about your older friend or family member through
this activity?
Once you have thought about this question, continue on to the next
activity.