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Robert F. Graboyes's avatar

"My career as a physician has taught me something very important about dealing with the sick and injured, whether young or old. It has taught me that the Golden Rule can also be stated this way: 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto your children.' ... I think that this is a powerful, profound way to improve our interactions with others, not just in medicine but in every action of our lives. And it is certainly a unique way to view our treatment of the elderly. For one day all our children will be old."

Wonderful sentiment.

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Shawn's avatar

This is the best! If every person approached the elderly as his own, what a wonderful world it would be. Thank you!

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Michael LeWitt's avatar

One of the best endings to any series on streaming, or regular TV, was with the show 6 feet under. It addresses some of the important issues you raise in your essay. Worth watching if you can.

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AP's avatar

Thank you for this lovely piece. My mom is in the last stages of what is likely a form of Alzheimers. Watching her slowly but surely go from a confident woman with a sharp mind and memory to someone completely dependent on others has been difficult. She is fortunate to still have my dad to help watch over her and kind carers who help him.

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Larry E Whittington's avatar

Yes. it will last.

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Roberta's avatar

Your writings continue to inspire and give hope! May our Lord bless you as abundantly as you bless us!! Merry 6th Day of Christmas. Come quickly, Lord Jesus. 🙏🏻

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Anne Rackley's avatar

Oh my! What a read as I sit quietly with my own daughter and son in law, watching them experience something new…caring for my first born grandson who just had a very diseased gallbladder removed at the young age of 23! Thank you!

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Ruth's avatar

You are the kind of doctor that I would want to care for my elderly family members! You are so compassionate and see the dignity in every person. I worked in hospice/palliative care at the end of my career, a very fulfilling end to 45 years in healthcare. I loved to hear the stories of the patients and learn about their struggles and accomplishments. It helped you see more than the frail, sick person at the end of their life.

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Claudia Beal's avatar

Beautiful.

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