Its a waste,

[gerrerd]

They put old people in a home, they should be at home to teach the wisdom to the children, Thats why we have a stupid society these days.

[QCuriosa]

I have moved with my daughter and her family and every day I feel the gift they give me and the joy of having my two and a half grandson growing up with me by his side, she shares his wisdom with me as well

[primrose81 in reply to QCuriosa]

I agree, I am constantly learning from our 3 year old grandson!

[Blueruth]

they can still be happy and teach in a home. And my mother was thrilled not to cook. But yea… agree… no money.. no care. I saw some awful facilities when I was working in the community a couple years ago. There’s a whole racket that drains your bank account, then the family bank account if they tricked them, and then cuts your care.

Ageism is terrible at work after 50. All that knowledge is lost.

[bethelbee in reply to Blueruth]

There are also some great facilities. I'm a retired Occupational Therapist and spent many years working in long term care and skilled nursing facilities.

[Blueruth in reply to bethelbee]

my mom was/is in a couple nice ones. My aunt didn’t have money. Only thing that saved her was being in a state with universal health care. There are a bunch of nice ones near me but again… 💰

[bethelbee in reply to Blueruth]

I know, many times it comes down to $$...

[Blueruth in reply to bethelbee]

yep and there are a lot of greedy businesses too. One scam is to get relatives or friends to sign an agreement to pay when the resident can’t. They stick it at the bottom when they are distraught. My cousin knew this and didn’t sign but still their collectors called her.

[bethelbee in reply to Blueruth]

I haven't heard of that... that's awful.

[Hidden]

For some seniors it can be the best place for them. It depends on the person. My grandmother was in assisted living for four years. After my grandfather died she had a hard time driving by herself and it was good she was with other seniors. I would visit her once a week and take her out shopping. There were things she didn’t like about it but it was really for the best.

[Agora1]

Generation after generation, we have learned through the life experiences

of our elders. I often wonder what this generation will teach their children.

Thanks for the post gerrerd. It makes you think... xx

[Raggedy-Ann]

I read an article where a city had college students and seniors living together in a big complex. Both ages benefitted. It is very successful. I wish I could remember where that was.

[Agora1 in reply to Raggedy-Ann]

I read that too Raggedy Ann but can't remember where it took place.

Good idea though xx

[primrose81]

What a good idea…

[Midori]

Absolutely!

[angelikdk]

indeed, society is incomprehensible t not only on the problem of retirement homes; I'm having more and more trouble with it all.