 revealed they have put advice they have received into action in their everyday life – with over a third (35%) finding it very useful. It comes as residential care company, Care UK, has created a unique 'wisdom booth' – inviting adults in their 20s to one of their care homes, Millers Grange in Witney, Oxfordshire, to receive life advice from some of its residents. Theodosia (Theo) Howells, 97, Jean Palfreyman, 95, John Richards, 94, and 89-year-old Ron Hayes, all took to the booth to have a chat with their younger counterparts. Some of their top advice included 'always keep smiling', from John, and 'never give up', from 97-year-old Theo. And no-nonsense Jean urged the youngsters, 'don't be put off by others saying you can't do it', with regards to careers advice – while Ron simply offered: 'Keep yourself clean'. 95-year-old Jean Palfreyman offered matter-of-fact careers advice ( Care UK) Alison Parry, a home manager at Care UK, said: 'Older people have so much to offer the younger generations, and it's lovely to know they are willing to listen. 'Each day we hear the pearls of wisdom that residents have to share – I've learnt so much from them, and I know the rest of the team have too!' Other pearls of wisdom shared by the insightful care home residents of Millers Grange, included 'avoiding trouble if you can help it', and 'keeping yourself to yourself' – cited as being th){kind=link}
A unique ‘advice booth’ was set up in a care home, where residents offered advice to adults in their twenties grappling with life decisions
The top pieces of advice older generations would pass down to younger adults include being kind, and start saving from a young age, according to a study.
The research revealed some of the pearls of wisdom adults under 40 have been given by their elders â with always trusting your gut feeling, and not being in too much of a rush to grow up, also ranking among the top 10.
And almost all the younger adults polled (89%) revealed they have put advice they have received into action in their everyday life â with over a third (35%) finding it very useful.
It comes as residential care company, Care UK, has created a unique “wisdom booth” â inviting adults in their 20s to one of their care homes, Millers Grange in Witney, Oxfordshire, to receive life advice from some of its residents.