simplesimon
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I did follow the tradition of taking care of my mother. Nursing homes are not the answer to everyone. They are expensive & yes they do neglect the patients in the homes. I am happy that i took care of my mother for as long as i did. It was hard at times, but it was worth it in the end. I have no regrets. |
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britsla
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Commiting them to a home would be the absolute last resort. Have you seen the way the Elderly are treated in a lot of those places? |
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rooibost
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It's a very difficult question, but from experience we'd keep them at home (and did) and share the duties, with a carer if necessary. Only if hospitalisation becomes necessary would we let an elderly person out of our home; we've also seen how elderly people cope in a home and with the best of intentions it's still difficult for them to lead a life where they have a sense of control, whilst they can use it normally. I have a friend who's a carer for an elderly lady with Alzheimers but who lives in her own home still and whilst she gets confused, Peg at least has some control over the house which she raised her kids in and is as familiar as the back of her hand. Don't abandon them in their days of need if at all possible, but I know that it is a huge responsibility and everytime they're left you worry about what they've got up to. |
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funny f
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I will take care of my parents if they ever need it, but that is about as far as my nobility goes. |
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Plocket
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I'd care for my parents. They did it for their's so I can do it for them. And lets face it, it's not much hardship considering the number of years they cared for us as kids. Besides, my mum has already told me she'd commit suicide rather than go into a home!!! |
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michelle
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That is a really hard question-- both my husband and I work-- I would hire someone to care for mine or his parents during the day and take care of them at night. |
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elflaeda
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I looked after both my parents in their ill health and after they died and didn't need me anymore, I got a job in a home. |
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黒いサファイア/Black Sapphire
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It depends how long will be your patience and how strong are you. Based on my experience, i grow up and stay with my grandmother until her last breath. Her last breath on a hospital bed, will it's hard to see someone close to you dying. But everything worth it, and it's hard and i know she's happy wherever she is...:) |
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Gemma
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It would depend on the circumstances. when my parents are really old i would like to look after them, if they were too ill for me to care for them then i would have to consider a home. i only mean this in the sense of they had alzheimers disease and was unaware of their surroundings and was hurting people and themselves. |
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wilma m
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I go for tradition of taking care of elderly. The Philippines has still vast land to build our houses so it is comfortable to keep our love ones with us. And we are not busy workers so that it will waste our time to take care of them. My friend, who is head nurse in Illinois, with 100 million mansion house keeps her parents in her house. |
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Dominic C
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I will take care of her.... she took care of me when I was a helpless baby... why would I leave her in the time that she needed most of my help... am not an Ingrate to do that to her.... Imagine if ur a little baby and she told you that she needed to work and leave you drooling... pooping.... and forsake you because you made her feel embarrassed because you dont know any manners.... what would you think happened to you... probably you'll get sick and die....
or worse... she left you over at a home where nobody cares for u and feed you with discusting so-called nutritious food... what would you feel towards your mother... would you still love her?
I wont do that to her because I love my mom and I have given care to my decesaed father.... |
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Torie
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Mahal, it depends on the seriousness of their medical condition and whether their family can afford not to work to take care of their elders. In America, it's not that simple. Sometimes people work far from home not by choice but by necessity. Cost of living is another factor. No relatives nearby as well. |
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Jdriven
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As an elderly parent with a terminal disease, I have already addressed this problem and my children will not have to worry with it.
In this culture if the people don't hold with tradition, there won't be any one to help. Their elderly will wind up dying in the streets.
In America where my children are we can take measures rather than be at the mercy of the good intentions of our children. |
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ANTON D
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i would follow the tradition |
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`♥•Debbie the PINAY`♥•
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i'll take care of my parents like what my parents did to my grandparents |
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Aref H4
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Both my parents are dead, dear Lady. But if they were living, I'd gladly take care of them myself. |
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GaNdA T. R Viii
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I wish to take care of them. |
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purple & pink
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I would follow the tradition..
When I get old, I wouldn't want to be committed at those places.. |
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Jeber
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i would definitely take care of them
because they took care of us too
if it weren't for them we wouldn't be here
i think that it would be your greatest regret if you don't take care of them
when we grow older that can happen to us too
it is better to be with them than leave them in a home... |
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hip lady wants YA fixed
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i would take care of them until they have gone too far in mind and body. i gave a promise to my mom that i would never put her in one. those places makes a person give up in life. they don't have any say in what goes on with there food or life styles. |
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T D
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Two view points:
One - It is the familys place to take care of the elderly. Your parents took care of you when you could not function on your own. I for one am owe my parents the same.
Two - I have worked in the medical carrer for about 15 years now. It is heartbreaking to go into a "Home" and see all of the lonely people that so called families have abandon i care of people they do not know. With that said I am ot agaist adlut day cares and/or having professionals come in to give care takers a break or allow them to go to work. Everyoe has to make a living. |
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Dana O
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depends on who and how old, you have to have a life too and they hav to be cared for |
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Grand pa
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My mother has Alzhiemers. She needs professional care 24 hours |
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chimichanga
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I would ask them to choose a home that they would like to go to. And if they don't want to go to a home find one for them. |
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