Every one of us would have come across a time when we regretted something we said to our parents or grandparents. Elders, due to their aging and health-related issues get easily offended by very small issues too. This is the more reason why we should be cautious and be aware of what we should tell them and what we should not. And since they have lived independently for a long time, they may feel belittled when they receive any type of advice from their younger generation. It is better for us to be supportive than to give away any kind of advice. Stats say that there is a certain number of decent topics that our seniors never get tired of speaking about. Here are some of the topics for you to have a happy conversation with your elders.

 

Way of talking with seniors

Before talking to your seniors, it is essential for you to question yourselves, whether you are ready to listen to their answers. One-sided conversations are sure to upset your elders. Listening is the easiest and the hardest way of supporting your seniors. Listening to our seniors is the least thing we can do for them to make them happy, at the same time you should make sure to not upset them with negative responses which is the tough part. Make sure to listen to their part before jumping on to the next topic. 

And here are the discussion topics.

 

1. How they spend their time and their hobbies.

When you ask about their hobbies and interests, it connects with them. Hobbies are things that will make one happy and help them to calm. It will make them so happy that they will talk about their interests non-stop for an hour. When you have similar interests, share your thoughts which will keep the conversation alive and going.

 

2. Their achievements.

Ask about their achievement through time and the things that they feel more proud of. Sometimes the results can be inspiring and can teach you a lot. Talking about their achievements will make them feel more confident about themselves and will take away their worries for a while.

 

3. Their past and life stories.

Personal life stories are valuable things which when shared will make a person truly happy and emotional from the inside. Talking about their past will bring them back their precious memories which will take them on a journey of cherished moments. They will be more pleased when someone listens to their story and find it interesting.

 

4. Their better half.

Ask them about how they met their soulmate and cherishable things that they have done together through ages. A happy love story is something that makes everyone feel gifted and it gives a feeling of pride in telling about their better half and their positives. They will never get tired of talking about this. 

 

5. Their school and college life

Listening to the elders’ school or college life will not only take you through a fairytale, but it will also take them through their happiest times and will make them remember many of their close friends and other people. Most of the memories that will make them happy will be from this time. This topic gives them a lot of information to share and will take away their loneliness and will fill them with joy.

 

6. Their parents and family

Having caring and loving parents is the greatest blessing in one’s life. Talking about their parents will make them remember their quality time with them and will make them more emotional. The positive qualities of our parents are one thing we will never stop talking about and also it is a never-ending list. Talking about this will let them have a part of their childhood back, and will make them happy.

 

7. Spiritual talk

In case your elders are more into religious stuff, then ask them for a devotional story or talk about how strong their belief is and how mighty is their God. talking about things that they are more passionate about will improve their thinking process and will let you know how they feel about that stuff. Passionate things are topics for which they will never run out of points to tell you. Listening to their passion will let them know that you care about them and will also be inspirational for you.

 

8. Difference between their generation and your’s

Generation difference is a topic that you need not have to start talking about when all you have to do is to do something different from their generation. This action will start a spark in them and will not go off anytime soon. Talking about the generation difference is something that is more tempting for the elders to talk about. This will build up more confidence in them and will make them feel more proud of themselves.

 

9. Ask about how their children were when they were young

One’s son or daughter is the most proudest and happiest thing to happen for a parent. Talking about them and how they were when they were young will bring them joy and happiness which cannot be rivaled by any other topic. This will bring them love and happiness through their memories. This is one of the best topics for you to discuss with your grandparents.

 

Yes, talking to elders is tough in its own ways. But talking with them will bring happiness to both you and your elder. By talking with them you can connect with them and can learn a lot from them. Make sure to spend some time in a day to talk with them, this will show that you care for them. If you are looking a walking companion or talking companion for elderly, visit 60plusindia and check out our best elderly homecare services for a hally and healthy living.