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9 Acts of Kindness Seniors can do Everyday

Kindness is a good deed done by people who don`t expect a reward. It may also bring positivity and good fortune in people. Seniors may change their lives by becoming optimistic and kinder towards the people around them. Some of the seniors may feel lonely and have fewer friends which can make them socially inactive. However, by becoming kind and generous towards others may help your loved ones in making friends.
There are many ways in which your senior loved one can make someone`s day and it will cost him or her nothing. Here`s the list of 9 ways older adults can perform acts of kindness which may brighten someone`s day.

1. Smile

Smiling can enhance happy feelings and may create a sense of wellbeing in seniors. Your loved ones can smile and greet people when passing by on the road or while waiting at the bus station as a result of kindness.

2. Give a Compliment

Seniors can give a working mother, a roadside worker or the bus driver a good compliment which may brighten up their day. An appreciating compliment can put a smile on someone`s face and can make them feel hearty and encouraged.

3. Visit a Friend

Seniors can help any of the family member and friend who are having a hard time managing his or her life. Your loved ones can give useful advice or just sit and talk with their friend to provide some encouragement.

4. Say Thank You

Appreciation and gratefulness can make people feel important and happy. Whether it`s a police man or the cashier, your loved ones can thank any of the people for their services. Being grateful to the roadside workers is also a nice way of showing kindness.

5. Friendly Behavior

Seniors can talk in a friendly tone when speaking with coworkers or family members to create a stronger bond. Friendly attitude may help your loved ones in talking with anyone easily. People may feel more comfortable when talking to a person with a pleasing personality.

6. Talk to Homeless People

Homeless people are mostly lonely and starved. Seniors can talk to homeless people and say some kind words randomly as these simple kind words can be flattering for them and can make their day exceptional. Seniors can also give useful things like a blanket, water bottles or food to homeless people every now and then.

7. Offer Help

Seniors may also make use of their skills to help anyone in need. Your loved ones may have different talents like fixing beds, making wood crafted things, setting up a house alarm system. These abilities may be helpful to someone and your loved one can give a helping hand.

8. Make Cookies for Someone

If your loved one frequently visits the doctor`s office then taking cookies for the whole staff can be a nice gesture. Seniors can make things for their coworkers and neighbors to create a sense of friendship and admiration.

9. Donate Unused Items

Seniors can donate their unwanted items to charity. Giving things like books to a shelter, old eyeglasses, toys to a children`s hospital or extra gloves to homeless is an excellent way to show kindness. Seniors can give their stuff like shirt, glasses or a bag to people who have appreciated it.
These are some of the suggested ways for seniors to show kindness. Family caregivers may also advice their loved ones to become kind and show gratitude towards everyone. People may not get anything in return, as kindness isn`t kindness if they expect a reward.

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