 Howells, 97, reminded them to 'never give up'. It comes as research, commissioned by Care UK, revealed pearls of wisdom handed down by parents and grandparents - including being kind, start saving from a young age and don't be in too much of a hurry to grow up. 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 the two main ingredients to living a happy life. According to the study, as many as 89 per cent have put advice they've been given into action throughout their everyday life with 35 per cent finding it very useful. Starting young, 24 is the average age at which those polled began to take certain advice onboard, but 52 per cent wish they had listened to it more during their youthful years. What's more, 88 per cent are grateful for what they've been told by their elders, and 56 per cent will always rely on them for advice, regardless of how old they are. Mum evidently does know best, as they are who people go to the most for advice (41 per cent), foll){kind=link}
A unique advice booth has been created – dispensing pearls of wisdom for adults under 40 grappling with life’s decisions.
They were invited to hear the titbits of advice from older generations – including “always keep smiling” from 94-year-old John Richards.
While Jean Palfreyman, 95, was very matter of fact when it came to career advice, saying “don’t be put off by others saying you can’t do it”.
“Keeping yourself clean” was another solid bit of advice passed on by 89-year-old Ron Hayes, and Theodosia (Theo) Howells, 97, reminded them to “never give up”.
It comes as research, commissioned by Care UK, revealed pearls of wisdom handed down by parents and grandparents – including being kind, start saving from a young age and don’t be in too much of a hurry to grow up.