All too many older people have low expectations about what can and should be done to help with issues that make their lives less enjoyable or even miserable. I hope “Expectations” inspires you to expect and demand more from yourself and others.

You should expect to be listened to, valued, and respected

You should expect knowledgeable and compassionate health care

You should expect to get medications that will only make you feel better not worse

You should expect never to be abandoned or forgotten

You should expect not to live a life of loneliness or depression

You should expect to live life as pain-free as possible

You should expect never to be the object of prejudice or abuse

You should expect to get the help you need to live life to the fullest

You should expect to live up to your potential and have hope for the future

You should expect to be in control of your life and understand what is happening to you

And lastly, you should expect never to be taken advantage of except for
your talents, knowledge and wisdom