I often question whether or not I am doing a right thing for elders through my work. Although I am (so as many others) genuinely interested in improving the life of growing number of elders who deserve to have a normal life in the place where they feel accepted. However, we might also help to create (without knowing) an unfortunate social situation where elders are treated as commodity of “silver business” or “elder care business,” if we are not careful.

We cannot ignore the economical impact caused by “aging society,” however, when we loose the sight of “honoring elders”,  we all become a victim of our own fault in the near future. We will be viewed as nothing but “commodity” of someone’s business.

What should we do to be helpful to elders, yet not commodifying aging? How can we best prepare for our “societal aging”?

Honestly, I do not have a clear answer myself so far. However, at least, I know that “I do not want to be treated as a commodity of thriving senior business, as I age.” I am sure that our elders today will share the same feeling.

…. More to think about