Talk about an Old Person You Know and Respect

Talk about an old person you know and respect

• Who he or she is,
• How you know this person,
• What he or she is like,
• why you respect him or her

Sample Answer of Talk about an Old Person You Know and Respect

Some person is very special to us because of respect and love. I wish to say about my grandfather, and his name is Sivasankar Pillai. He is courageous and diligent. He is 95 years old and staying with my younger uncle. Grandpa has his own daily routine and day-to-day activities. Normally he wakes up at 6’o clock and taking a short walk in the garden with his green tea. He says we should listen to our surroundings in the morning and get some fresh air too.

I was in Chennai in my childhood. Usually, I was seeing grandfather on summer vacation only. During the vacation, I would play with him and would cry a lot when bidding bye after the vacation. Later, at the age of 12, we relocated to my hometown, so I could be able to stay with my grandparents. Grandpa was a farmer, but he was educated. He has been told stories about our village and temples. He always suggests reading holy books Ramayana and Mahabaratha, and he says it will clear our mind soul and get power to speak.

I have many reasons why I respect him. Firstly, his appearance and approach to family members. He is bonding love between his brothers and sisters. Secondly, his dressing sense is an awesome and traditional lifestyle. He is following customs from his ancestors. Furthermore, he loves his grandchildren. We are five and equally loving us. I respect him because of his uniqueness and behavior toward everyone. He is one of the amicable people in this world.

Follow-ups Talk about an Old Person You Know and Respect.

Question 1:- What qualities does a person need to have to take care of old people?

A person needs some qualities to take care of old people. Patience is primary quality. The old people may not understand something we talk or say, so they need patience. The next point is that they should be willing to help at any time. The person who is taking care should know the old people’s daily habits and routine because may they have their own timetable and should accept it. He should know basic knowledge about medicine and diseases.

Question 2:- Do you think old people should be taken care of at home?

Yes. I agreed with the point. If we have such facility and space, we should take care of old people at home because it gets more relaxation and rejuvenates their mind and soul. It is our responsibility to take care of our old people at dwelling place. I read a story from social media, and it is about a man who resigned from his professional job in Geneva to take care of his mother; she is an Alzheimer’s patient.

Question 3:- How can people in the neighborhood help the elderly during an epidemic?

There are many ways can help people in the neighborhood. We can assist them in buying medicine, groceries, and basic necessaries. Help them pay bills, recharge, and do other online activities. In a pandemic situation most, older people are isolated and cannot get go anywhere, should do a visit then and reduce stress through counseling.

Question 4:- Do you see this kind of help occurring in your neighborhood?

Yes, I have seen this kind of help occurring in my neighborhood. Nowadays, youngsters are very talented and service-oriented. Many charitable organizations are working these days, and they are visiting old-age homes and providing food, clothes, and basic amenities. I did the same in my college days, visited Palliative care centers to help people who suffer from illness and mental problems. Our society is spreading love and care these days. I appreciate persons who were doing the same and spending time on these activities.

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