How Can I Explore with Them While Respecting Their Pace?
👀 You might notice these signs:
They're super curious about new tech, activities, and trends:
“Teach me how to use this new phone app~”
“I heard there’s a cool new exhibition—shall we go?”
They eagerly share updates:
“I’ve been learning baking lately! Can’t wait to make something for you!”
“This café seems so special—let’s try it out together!”
Sometimes they jump between topics or want to do many things at once, but plans might not be fully organized.
Occasionally, they might overdo it and feel tired later—but they’re still full of energy and won’t admit defeat.
If you’ve seen these patterns,this elder is likely a vibrant and curious Kiwi Kaleido–type elder 🥝🟢!
🧠 What might be going on in their mind:
- “I don’t want to slow down—I want to keep learning and playing!”
- “There’s so much fun out there—I still want to try more!”
- “I want to explore with you—I don’t want to age quietly and alone.”
- “When I’m happy, I want to share that joy with you too!”
✅ So how can I support them with warmth and wisdom?
1️⃣ Appreciate their spirit of exploration—instead of worrying they’re ‘doing too much’
Don’t say:
“At your age, why are you still so busy?”
Instead, try:
“You’re amazing—so passionate about learning new things!”
“I admire how much you love discovering new things—I want to learn from you too!”
✅ Acknowledge their passion and curiosity so they feel seen and supported.
2️⃣ Help them gently pace themselves
You can say:
“Today’s activity was so fun! If you’re feeling tired, let’s take a little break and recharge before the next one.”
“You want to do more? Sure! How about we make a little plan so we can enjoy it all without getting too tired?”
✅ It’s not about limiting them—it’s about helping them sustain their energy and joy.
3️⃣ Start light-hearted discovery missions together
For example:
- Learn something new together (flower arrangement, pottery, crafts)
- Go on a short trip to explore a place you’ve never visited
- Create a “monthly mini adventure list”
✅ Exploration doesn’t have to be grand—small steps, shared joy, and simple moments can be fulfilling.
4️⃣ Help them reflect and process experiences—not just chase new thrills
Kiwi Kaleido elders might keep chasing novelty, but you can softly suggest:
“How about we write down our top 3 favorite things from today’s trip or event?”
“Wanna create a little memory book for all the fun new things you’ve tried?”
✅ Turn their adventures into heartwarming, meaningful memories.
5️⃣ Even if you can’t join, you can still support their passion
If a certain activity isn’t your cup of tea, you can say:
“That sounds amazing—tell me all about what you discover afterward!”
“I might not go this time, but I’d love to hear your adventure story!”