10 Signs of Loneliness in the Elderly and How to Break It

Through the journey of taking care of her father who is now nearly 100 years old, the author of the book 'The Timekeeper' recounts how she maintains the joy of life, takes care of her parents' spirit, and accompanies them as they enter the twilight of their lives.

Le Thi Thanh Lam, former deputy general director of Saigon Food, is the author of the book Timekeeper - Photo: NVCC

After three books The Kite Flyer, The Narrator, The Mentor - Mentoring, The Time Keeper is the fourth work of Le Thi Thanh Lam, former Deputy General Director of Saigon Food.

The Timekeeper by Le Thi Thanh Lam includes 33 true stories, divided into 3 parts: Beginning: Through loneliness; Challenge: Facing the pain of losing control; Acceptance: Peace at the end of the journey.

Caring for aging parents is learning to love more deeply.

Reading the book, readers clearly see that for the elderly, the strength they bring does not lie in modern medicine or care methods, but also in the presence, care, listening, loving actions, and very small connections from their children and grandchildren.

The Timekeeper Book - Photo: Publishing House

According to the author, we all grow old, but we can choose how to accept it.

Caring for and understanding loved ones who are entering old age today is the way we prepare ourselves mentally for the future.

"Taking care of our parents in their old age is not an obligation, but an opportunity for us to learn to slow down and love more deeply," said the author of Time Keeper .

At the end of each section of the book, Ms. Le Thi Thanh Lam also provides practical solutions to better visualize the challenges faced and overcome when caring for elderly relatives.

At the end of the book, the author summarizes the peaceful journey with his parents, and helps readers know "10 signs of loneliness in the elderly".

These include: Being quiet and less communicative; avoiding social activities; feeling depressed or sad; constantly reminiscing about old memories; not caring about yourself; constantly questioning past events; feeling worthless; changes in eating habits; showing signs of anxiety or fear; isolating yourself.

The author also suggests things that children should do to accompany their parents into old age, such as: Preserving the dignity of the elderly; creating joy through small activities; building a safe space; encouraging gentle exercise; practicing stress management skills (meditation, deep breathing, listening to soft music); encouraging parents to maintain personal interests...

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/10-symptoms-of-donation-in-old-people-and-cach-pha-vo-20250709175801661.htm