OLD FOLKS' HOME
It is a big question mark whether to send old folks to nursing homes/old folks' home. Some people would disagree on sending old folks there but some other people think otherwise. This topic has become a very controversial subject.
Working people, nowadays, have lack of time to look after their old parents. Besides, working people do not live with their parents. Some of them even live in different countries. That is simply the exucse why old people are sent there especially those who are sick. But when their old parents live there, they will starve for love and that makes them even sick. Not only psycologically but also mentally, emotionally and physically. They might throw tantrum, resort to suicide and refuse to eat their medicine.
However, there are some people who say that it is their children's obligation to give as much care as they can to their old parents. This is simply because, our parents have looked after us and spent time with us eventhough they are busy. So, it is actually quite wise to look after our old parents.
To my opinion, I don't think that old parents should be sent there unless with very valid reason, of course. Working people can always ask their relatives, neighbours or friends who might not be working (preferably ladies). Working people can also employ someone who can be trusted to keep an eye with their old parents, if your financial condition allows it.
Actually, it is the children's duty to look after their old parents. Sometimes, working people can ask for 'leave' from their employers. I am quite sure the employer will be able to give working people 'leaves'. Working people can also call their old parents to ask how they are and sometimes that helps a lot because at least they know you still love them and perhaps their health will not deteriorate.
Other than that it is quite wise to plan a timetable so that you will not overwork yourself and instead, you might have more time to spend with your parents. When you spend time with your parents, always ask how they are and help them to manage their household chores. Also try to talk to them something interesting.
Those who migrate to other countries should bring along their parents too, unless they have brothers and sisters who might be able to look after them. If you can't take them along they still can practise a way where our parents might not starve for love. With our hi-tech communication, we can talk to them through the internet, telephone and even the conventional way of sending-letters. However, these only can prevent them from starving from love. Their health might not be all right in the future. So, it is still more advisable to take them together to the country which you want to migrate.
The government can also help to play a role to encourage working people to look after their old parents by appealling employer not to overwork their employees and launching some campaigns. By that, working people will have more time to look after their parents.
Old parents should only be sent to old folks' home/nursing home only if working people's financial situation compells them to send them to old folks' home/nursing home and their old parents need 24 hours of intensive care. Only in these situation you have no other choice but to send them to old folks' home/nursing home.
As a conclusion, working people must spend at least some time with their old parents. This is simply because it is their responsibility and it is their duty to pay back their 'debts' to their parents. Sometimes we need to remember that we succed in life owing to our parents who care a lot for us. So, please don't abandon your old parents, they need your love.
Originally written by the owner of the homepage