Speaking with someone 100 years old

[Akhasa]

Peace everyone,
I hope you can help me with this:

I am going to visit my great Aunt, who over 100 years old. What should I talk about?

I haven't seen her in a couple of years, but on my last trip she was quite lucid- talking, asking and answering questions from my dad, etc- but I had my whole family with me.

This will be a more quiet visit- I missed her birthday party.

What are your top three questions you would ask someone who has lived 100 years?

akhasa

[Tom]

Well, after making sure that she is comfortable, I'd ask about family, favorite food, and her parents!!

[BlondeyeLaurie]

I'd first give her a congratulatory ((((((Hug))))) and likely I'd ask her: 1. What she contributes her longevity to. (advice on living*wink*) 2. What her most memorable life experiences were....and then I'd ask her to tell me some "family stories" that were passed on to her...these are always gems in my opinion. Have a wonderful visit....you are blessed~~~~Laurie

[Akhasa]

Peace To All,

Thanks for your help! It was a great visit (even though I was a little too close to nap time). At first I don't think she recognized me- because all the female staff call her grandma- she's been grounding them- they say she is JUST STARTING to get less fiesty! LOL

We named people in a few pictures. I told stories, as I had learned them from them, and she made corrections.

My daughters sang-

My favorite part- just appreciation.

Every once in a while she would doze, or be looking down, then she would look at me- and I could see her remember me, wow- her face lit up and so did mine.

I've got to make a way to go that way more often.

Give Thanks,
Akhasa