Connecting love

Elderly people use phones and social networks as information channels to connect with friends and children. (illustrative photo)

For nearly 8 years now, the smartphone has become a close friend of Ms. Ngoc in Ninh Kieu ward. After taking care of her children's family, Ms. Ngoc built a small house of her own. Her children bought phones, installed Facebook, Zalo and instructed them on how to use them so that their mother could easily contact them. Ms. Ngoc often visits her children's personal pages, saves pictures, and opens them to look at when she remembers. When the weather turns cold and rainy, Ms. Ngoc goes to the family Zalo group to remind everyone to take care of their health. Ms. Ngoc's children's phones have a camera connection so they know how their mother is at home, remind her to take medicine, close the gate, lock the door at night... Even though they don't meet face to face often, the love and care everyone has for each other is always abundant.

Ms. Ngoc said: "My children and grandchildren make video calls every day. With smartphones, everyone can see each other and chat comfortably; photos and news can be easily sent to each other. Whenever I look tired, the children come over to take care of me and cook food to bring over." Thanks to her proficiency in using smartphones and applications, Ms. Ngoc can take the initiative in many things, from booking technology cars to shopping online... Retired, with free time, Ms. Ngoc updates news, keeps up with current events, connects with friends, creates zalo groups with the same interests of cooking, planting trees, sharing joys and sorrows, and experiences in treating common diseases in the elderly... Since using social networks, she has found old friends, and occasionally makes appointments to visit each other's houses. Thanks to that, Ms. Ngoc does not feel lonely when living alone and when her children and grandchildren are busy.

Every day, after finishing work, Ms. Kim Cuc in Hung Phu ward often goes on zalo to chat with her mother, siblings, and relatives in the countryside. Her husband is far away, so she only has the opportunity to visit home on holidays and Tet, so the phone has become a bridge connecting the family. Ms. Cuc's mother is over 60 years old, and is guided by her children to use the phone skillfully with features such as taking photos, posting on personal pages, sharing information, making video calls, etc. Ms. Cuc's mother often films scenes of the fruit garden when ripe, the fish pond, delicious dishes made from a wood stove, etc. and then sends them to her children and grandchildren. For a long time, Ms. Cuc's mother's photo gifts have been like a bridge for everyone to always remember each other no matter where they go.

Ms. Cuc shared: "When I am stressed and tired from work, hearing the voices of my mother and siblings through video calls, I feel like I am given more strength. The children are more obedient when their grandmother reminds them." Because of frequent contact, Ms. Cuc's mother knows her children's situation and can support them promptly if anything happens. And in return, when the children see their mother happy and healthy every day, they can work with peace of mind. Ms. Cuc's mother is very fond of reformed opera, thanks to her phone connected to the internet, she can search for old plays, share them with friends, and bring meaningful joy.

The zalo and facebook pages of Ms. Viet Thu in Tan An ward are also full of warm pictures with her family and friends, along with interesting videos and information about life. Since retiring, Ms. Thu has participated in many local movements, recorded singing and dancing clips in the art group, posted them on her personal page, and has been loved by many people. She and her sisters in the group often share experiences in raising children and grandchildren, how to keep the fire of marriage burning, and often invite each other to participate in community-oriented activities, connecting more kind hearts. Children and grandchildren in the family closely follow Ms. Thu's personal page, liking, commenting, and praising her, making her happier. For Ms. Thu, social networks bring positive and new life experiences, not only meeting the needs of entertainment and personal connection, but also being updated with timely information about the State's policies and laws... encouraging children and acquaintances to join in building a cultured family.

Nowadays, in families, children tend to live separately or work far away. And then the phone connected to the internet has brought people closer together. However, for the elderly, social networks should be used at an appropriate level and relatives need to remind grandparents and parents to avoid bad consequences from the virtual world , such as online scams, be wary of negative and inaccurate information... It is necessary for children to pay attention and call to visit grandparents and parents, but it will be more meaningful if they spend time directly caring for and talking, contributing to helping the elderly maintain an optimistic spirit to live happily and healthily.

KIEU CHINH

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/ket-noi-yeu-thuong-a189391.html