Shell of a Being?

Why is it that when we age we seem to be viewed by younger generations as useless? Do they not realize that we learned all those lessons before they were even thought of & that is how we have made it this far in life?

I saw a patient of mine today & his current environment truly saddened me. To be left in a solitary room with dim lighting, stark walls, & nothing but the noise from the hall to keep you company...what an existence! Does no one think he's still alive in there somewhere? Just because he does not speak to us in language that we always understand clearly does not mean that he is less of a human than if he could interact "normally!"

We do not cease to be human, nor do we cease needing caring people around us once we cease to communicate with the "outside world." In fact, we probably need those caring people to surround us more than ever.

Just because someone does not speak in a language you can understand, do not forget to respond in a language that is unmistakable...love!

Peace & Love
~Vix