Family is one of the most important things in the world. It’s the foundation of love, support, and care that shapes our lives as humans. In every family, there are usually the parents and the children, but as time passes, roles are ofthen reversed. Our parents, who once cared for us and provided for our every need, eventually grow older and require assistance from us the children. Now, when this time comes, we are normally faced with a big question : should they be taken to retirement homes where they can receive care from professionals, or should they stay at home and be cared for by their family?
One undeniable is that no matter how independent or wealthy our parents were in their younger days, aging usually comes with alot of challenges and struggles. As they grow older, they become more vulnerable and weak and they tend to need constant guidance and support. This often requires us, their children, to step in and make decisions for them, just as they once made decisions for us when we were young and unable to take care of ourselves.
As we all know, old age comes with challenges and struggles. Some elderly people lose their ability to see clearly or walk properly, while others may even start to bedwet. These are things that are out of your control as they can't be cured and situations like this can be quite challenging for any family, but then i believe they are also an opportunity for us to show unconditional love and gratitude to the parents who once did everything for us.
I know of a neighbor who took in her elderly mother, even though the mother frequently bedwets without realizing it. Whenever I visit their home, there’s often an odor on their chairs, almost as if it was child that caused it. Despite this, my neighbor never considered sending her mother away to a retirement home. Instead, she allowed her mother to stay with them and took care of her with patience and love. Whenever her mother required medical attention, she didn’t hesitate to take her to the hospital.
For me, this is the best way to care for our aging parents. Bringing them into your home and watching over them yourself. After all, a retirement home may not offer the same level of patience and understanding for someone who bedwets or requires constant attention. In such scenarios, the staff may see it as a burden, but when it’s a family member, you can look past the inconvenience because of the love and bond you share. No one can care for our parents better than their own children. Family love is irreplaceable and very important, and i beleive it’s really what our parents truly need in their final years in life.
However, I understand that taking care of elderly parents at home can be overwhelming for some families, especially when there are medical conditions involved. Since finance wouldn't be an issue, in such cases, i think a good alternative would be to allow them to stay at home while you hire the same professionals to check on them from time to time. These professionals can ensure that they eat the right food, stay healthy, and receive any medical care they require. I believe this approach can give them the warmth and love they require and also the attention needed to make them be taken care of by medical caregivers.
In the end, i believe our parents deserve our care, respect, and love, especially as they grow older. They spent most of their lives nurturing, providing for us, and making sure we get the best things in the world and so it’s only fair that we return the favor when they need us the most. Instead of choosing to isolate them in retirement homes, i believe keeping them close and treating them with the same care and affection they showed us is the least we can do.
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