We could first try to understand why she is making up stories. Maybe she is lonely and seeking attention. So, we can spend more time with her, listen to her real feelings and experiences.
She may be seeking protection. In a dangerous situation, looking like an old and frail woman could make her seem less of a threat. So, enemies might overlook her, allowing her to move around safely. For instance, in a war - torn area, she could be a spy trying to gather information. Disguising as an old woman gives her an advantage as she can go unnoticed in many places.
Old people like to listen to stories, so I'll tell some classic stories to them.
One of the stories was a plot from 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. The story was about Jia Baoyu, who was forced to leave his family and go to the Rong Mansion to play because of the decline of his family. He met Lin Daiyu there and developed feelings for her. However, Jia Baoyu's mother, Mrs. Wang, was not interested in Lin Daiyu and thought that Lin Daiyu was a sickly person who was not suitable to be Jia Baoyu's wife. In the end, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu left the Rong Mansion to search for their own happiness.
The old people might find this story very interesting and have a deeper understanding of the characters and plots in Dream of the Red Chamber.
In addition, I can also tell the old people some other classic stories such as Journey to the West, Water Margins and so on. These stories were rich in cultural content so that the elderly could better understand Chinese history and culture.
There might be some works that cross the line, but these are not considered mainstream or acceptable. In a healthy literary environment, we should encourage stories that respect all age groups and promote positive values rather than ones with inappropriate sexual content.
Some elderly people are great storytellers. They pass down family traditions and legends. An elderly woman might tell the story of how her family immigrated to a new country, the difficulties they faced, and how they overcame them. These stories are not only important for family history but also teach values like perseverance and hope to the younger generations.
You could start by sharing some of your own experiences and then gently ask them about theirs. Sometimes, creating a comfortable and trusting atmosphere helps the elderly to share their stories.
I recommend the following novels that are suitable for the elderly:
Old Man Ding's Endowment Story: It tells the story of an old man learning how to get along with his children.
Hello! My Relatives ": With his father's illness as a clue, it depicted the story of the elderly family getting along, understanding, and caring.
" Love of Children in the Northwest " tells the story of how two elderly families helped their children get married and start a career.
I hope you like the above recommendations and enjoy reading them.
Well, perhaps she disguised herself as an elderly woman to achieve a certain goal. Maybe she was on a secret mission and needed to blend in without being noticed. She might have used makeup to create wrinkles, grey hair and a hunched posture. For example, in some spy stories, agents do this to get close to their targets without arousing suspicion.
Sure. There is the story of Frida Kahlo. She was a Mexican artist who had a very difficult life. Despite suffering from a serious bus accident that left her in pain for most of her life, she created some of the most beautiful and profound paintings. Her art was a way to express her inner self, her pain, and her strength. She became an icon for female artists and those who face hardships but still manage to create something beautiful.