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"What is it Really Like to Be Old?" by Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D. 

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"What is it Really Like to Be Old?" by Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D. 

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"First, all of us were instructed to place earplugs in our ears" (Mclintock, 4).

Mclintock explains how in her class, they instructed her to put earplugs in her ears to understand how the elderly feel not to hear as well as others.

She discovers that the elderly deal with constant problems throughout the day just by not having as good hearing as others. She was surprised to know that this is just one of the common problems the elderly encounter.

Having effective communication skills can help the elderly be more self aware of themselves. It can also impact the elderly's experience by making them feel as though their hearing problems don't always cause conflict and that they should not feel ashamed about it.

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"I have time, Abuelo" (Ortiz Cofer, 9).

Abuelo wanted to tell Arturo a short story, but felt as though he would be a bother and that is why he said it would not take much time. Instead of Arturo feeling annoyed, he reassured him that he has time.

Arturo made Abuelo feel less worried about being annoying and had actually gotten excited to tell his story.

Reassuring the elderly that we are listening to and following up with them is very important. It might not be such a huge deal for us, but for them it's everything. It can also cause a huge impact on their mental health.

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" By Leigh Hurst

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" By Leigh Hurst

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As you go about to other foreign lands and meet all kinds of new people you may find a new purpose daily" (Hurst, 13).

Hurst explains that meeting new kinds of people can impact an elderly in a positive way. Communicating with others can also help the elderly find a new purpose for them.

Meeting new kinds of people can help bring out communication skills for the elderly and bring them joy. It's not always that you see an elderly interacting with others.

Interacting with others can boost their self esteem and boost their mental and overall health.

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"What is it Really Like to Be Old?" By Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D.

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"What is it Really Like to Be Old?" By Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D.

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"Suddenly, my class exercise did not feel like a game. I started to panic" (Mclintock, 6).

Mclintock expresses that experiencing what the elderly go through on a daily basis is incredibly harsh.

She uncovers that the elderly go through a lot of pain which is why their mental health is so important.

Mental health is so important because they are already dealing with physical pain as it is. It can be really hard for the elderly to have Mental wellness in check.

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"I loved words from the beginning of my life" (Ortiz Cofer, 11).

Abuelo expresses that he has loved words ever since he was young.

He demonstrates that he has a passion for writing and the words in his writings. Even though he is old, he does not let that stop him from continuing to do what he loves.

Mental wellness is very important because it influences an elderly's person's moods and interests. Having a passion or something loved is very important for the elderly because it boosts their mental wellness.

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" by Leigh Hurst

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" by Leigh Hurst

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"If we are not mindful we fall into the trap of always talking about our illness, arches, and pains" (Hurst, 7).

Hurst explains that if the elderly are not positive, it can turn upside down due to their illness and pain.

Hurst wants us to understand that being positive can get the mind of the elderly to push those negative thoughts away.

Mental wellness is important because it influences their positives and their negatives that float inside their heads. Having something that keeps them happy and at state is very important for their mental wellness.

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"What Is it Really Like to Be Old? By Tamara Mclintock Greenberg Psy.D.

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"What Is it Really Like to Be Old? By Tamara Mclintock Greenberg Psy.D.

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"Yet living to 100 might encompass a private, as well as public misery" (Mclintock, 8).

This section of the story explains that most elderly who deal with pain do not want to live any longer and feel as though it's because of their pain.

Most elderly deal with pain that cannot be solved. It causes them to feel sad or even depressed. They feel as though their only solution is death.

Emotional wellness is so important to the elderly because it can be easy for them to be down. It helps them overcome their suicidal thoughts.

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"He gives me a wicked smile" (Ortiz Cofer, 24).

Abuelo gives Arturo a wicked smile because at first, Arturo did not want to visit him and kept on looking at his watch and now that his time is over, Abuelo tells him to look at his watch.

It brought Abeulo joy and laughter because he noticed Arturo's change of behavior after visiting him.

Emotional wellness is important because it helps the elderly feel happy and stress free.

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" By Leigh Hurst

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" By Leigh Hurst

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"We all may know someone who is just "waiting to die" (Hurst, 7).

Hurst states that because she believes it is because they have lost their sense of purpose.

Having a purpose in life can affect a person's well-being. It can be extremely positive for the elderly as well.

Emotional wellness is important because it makes the elderly feel as though they are enough. Well enough to have a purpose in life and having a purpose in life brings back happiness.

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"What Is it Really Like to Be Old? By Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D. 

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"Walking with corn Kernels in your shoes hurts---a lot" (McClintock, 4).

McClintock experiences the feeling that the elderly go through when having foot pain. She is told to put corn Kernels in her shoes to contrast the pain.

She reveals that it was really painful and for the elderly, it was a common thing they go through.

Physical wellness is important because it prevents them from feeling any type of pain. Especially foot pain.

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"An Hour with Abuelo" by Judith Ortiz Cofer

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"He makes it so obvious that he wants me to get it" (Ortiz Cofer, 21).

Abuelo cannot walk efficiently so he makes Arturo get his wheelchair.

Abuelo uses a wheelchair to go to places and do his daily life activities.

Physical wellness is important because it helps the elderly move around where they need to go. Whether they are in a wheelchair or not.

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" By Leigh Hurst

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"How To Find Purpose in Older Years" By Leigh Hurst

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"Using your body to the best of its abilities can help you find your purpose in your senior years" (Hurst, 10)

Hurst explains that the elderly can move their bodies to maintain their ability to move.

She reveals that it can impact their physical wellness really high by doing activities involving moving their body.

Physical wellness is so important because it helps them do things they love. For explain walking, dancing, yoga, etc.