International Men’s Day occurs on Nov 17 and is a day set aside each year for men to take some time to teach the younger men and boys in their lives about their values, the importance of good character, and the responsibilities that they hold. This can be a great day for you and your elder care provider to arrange some one-on-one time with your aging father or grandfather and help them spend some time with the younger generations in your family.
The Importance of Positive Family Role Models
For younger generations who are bombarded with outside sources of information daily, having a family role model who can cut through the noise and instill traditional family values is a gift. Not all families have this ability, so if your elderly loved one is willing to spend some time with the younger generations of your family, helping to arrange these times together is important. Elder care providers can help with the logistics if needed.
Younger generations benefit from positive role models by building up their self-esteem, determining values for themselves, and feeling connected with others who love them unconditionally.
On the flip side, the opportunity to be a role model also has great benefits. It allows your loved one to connect with others and feel less isolated. It also gives him feelings of self-worth and self-esteem, reminding him that he is still an important person in the lives of others.
Five Ways for Elderly Grandfathers to Celebrate International Men’s Day
Attend the child’s extracurricular activities.
One of the best ways for your loved one to show he cares about his grandchildren is to attend their events when he can. Whether it’s a sports event, spelling bee, or concert performance, his grandchildren will appreciate him showing up to support their efforts and their interests.
Teach the next generation a skill that he has.
Your elderly loved one has a lot of knowledge, and now might be a great time for him to share it with the younger generations in your family. Spending that one-on-one time with your elderly loved one offers the opportunity to talk about the values and responsibilities he feels are important.
Sign up for a class or event together.
Your elderly loved one might enjoy learning something new with his young grandson. Perhaps he would enjoy a cooking class or a nature trek in a local park.
Invite younger family members over for a meal.
Meals are the best time for conversations, and your loved one and his grandchildren can enjoy a nice meal with some open and affirming conversations.
Spend time at faith-based events.
If faith is an important part of your loved one’s values, sharing those thoughts with the younger generation might help his grandchildren understand his deep faith. Elder care providers can help with transportation to church events if needed.
When Family Lives Far Away, Elder Care is There
Perhaps your loved one doesn’t live near family. He can still celebrate International Men’s Day with the help of his elder care provider. Here are several ways his elder care provider can help him reach out to his family.
- Assist in a Zoom Video Call with younger family members who live too far away to visit.
- Assist with Writing Letters. His elder care provider can address the letters and bring them to the post office if needed.
- Assist with shopping online safely to send small inspirational gifts, reminding his loved ones that he’s thinking of them.
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