Hello ,
At age twenty-six, Pat Moore performed an
unbelievable experiment. An industrial designer, Moore wanted a better understanding of senior adults, so for three years she frequently disguised herself as an eighty-five-year-old woman. From 1979 to 1981, she utilized the skills of a professional makeup artist and visited 116 cities throughout fourteen states and two Canadian provinces in her elderly persona.
From her experience, Moore estimates that one of every 25 senior adults is abused, with most victims being 75 or older. She was impressed with the compassion and care she received from senior adults when she was in character, but she received harsh treatment from younger generations. Unfortunately, society has widely accepted a practice called "social dismissal" of the elderly.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
All people are important to God. How will you touch the life of an older citizen today?
Have a great day and God bless!
