By queenart on Skatehive
In many culture, serving the elderly is considered a virtuous act. It is believed that by doing this, a person gets blessings and there is happiness and peace in his life. In some cultures, older adults may be seen as a burden or less important, leading to neglect or inadequate care. This may result shifting them to old age home. Taking care of elders, is a way to show gratitude for their contributions and to ensure they experience dignity and respect in their later years. And by helping them in anyway is alwsys blessing that gives immense satisfaction. Considering the long term benefits that one can get by helping the old adults , Sanskrit has following to say ; ###### अभिवादनशीलस्य नित्यं वृद्धोपसेविनः | ###### चत्वारि तस्य वर्धन्ते आयुः प्रज्ञा यशो बलं || *Abhivaadanasheelasya nityam vruddhopasevinah. Chatvaari trasya vardhante aayuh pragyaa yasho balam. Abhivaadansheelasya = a person who shows respect to their elders by saluting them. Nityam = always, daily. Vruddhaopisevinah = Vru