Ao Dai for Grandparents and the Right of the Elderly to Dress Beautifully

People often talk a lot about the right to life and the right to healthcare. But there is a very quiet right, one that is easily forgotten, especially with elderly: the right to dress well.

As people get older, society tends to impose the idea that the elderly should be simple, should "reduce" their lifestyles, and should be excluded from things considered appropriate for the younger generation. And in many families, the traditional Vietnamese dress (áo dài) unintentionally becomes something "unnecessary" for grandparents.

Dressing well is not a luxury for older people.

For young people, dressing well might be associated with fashion. But for older people, dressing well is associated with... self-esteem.

A grandmother wearing an ao dai on Tet (Lunar New Year) doesn't do it for praise. A grandfather adjusting his ao dai doesn't do it to attract attention. They wear them because:

• It's a habit they've had their whole lives.
• That's how they express themselves. Respect for family and ancestors.
• It's the feeling of still belonging to those important moments.

When the right to dress well When overlooked, the elderly can easily fall into the feeling that their time is over and they are no longer prioritized.

Ao Dai – A symbol of presence

The Ao Dai is not just... skinFor the elderly, the ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) is a symbol of... presence.

When grandparents wear the traditional Vietnamese dress (áo dài):

• They appeared dignified at the dinner table.
• They stood in their usual spot in front of the ancestral altar.
• They became the focal point of intergenerational connection.

If descendants inadvertently overlook this, Tet may have all the dishes and rituals, but it will lack the soul of the family.

Mental well-being begins with respect.

Many families provide meticulous physical care for their elderly relatives, but they often forget about other aspects of their care. mental health care.

Mental health care doesn't have to be anything grand. Sometimes, it's just:

• Ask the grandparents if they would like to wear traditional Vietnamese dresses (áo dài).
• Let the grandparents choose the color of their shirts.
• Be patient while they get ready.

That's how we can give back to the elderly a very basic right: the right to make decisions for oneself.

SAN and its perspective on the rights of older adults.

As the organizer of the "Grandparents' Traditional Vietnamese Dress - Graceful January" program, SAN believes that elderly care It must begin with respect.

SAN builds service applications. elderly care, patients at home to:

• The elderly are able to live in a familiar environment.
• Being cared for in accordance with one's daily routine.
• They were allowed to retain very small but very important rights.

SAN is an alternative to nursing homes and daycare, helping children avoid choosing between busy schedules and responsibilities, while ensuring that the elderly are not separated from their families.

When the right to dress well is respected, old age becomes easier.

A perfectly fitting ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress). A satisfied look in the mirror.

These are small gestures, but they are enough to make older adults feel appreciated. And when that happens, caregiving ceases to be an obligation and becomes a companionship.

In conclusion

This Tet holiday, let your grandparents dress beautifully in their own way. Let the ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) be a part of caring for them, not something to be overlooked.

📸 Send your family story to participate in the "Grandparents' Traditional Vietnamese Dress - Elegant January" program organized by SAN. 

📲 Download the SAN app – An application for caring for the elderly and sick at home.
📘 Fanpage: SAN Official

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