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Comment on When I get old, will you take care of me? by Deborah

Deborah — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:35:17 +0000

The differences in how we view aging family members can cause huge clashes amongst different cultures. I try to keep an open mind as to why other cultures are unmotivated to live with aging parents, but aside from them having major mental health issues, I can’t see myself doing it. You’re very right about those in nursing homes doing worse. I know a few CNA’s who work in these facilities and the bottom line is that for them it’s just a job. The elderly will never get the attention and interaction they could living with family.

Comment on When I get old, will you take care of me? by Viajera

Viajera — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:09:30 +0000

In Jamaica, a lot of people still try to do it the old way and keep their elderly relatives with them. Some homes were cropping up the last time I was there, but there weren’t an extreme amount of them. I think that it will get worse though.

In Canada, people can’t wait to shove their elderly into a nursing home. Dump them there and forget them. That’s the way it goes. LOL! Okay, I’m not saying it’s everyone, but it’s very much the norm.

It is not easy to take care of the elderly, and I’ve seen people quit their jobs just to be able to handle it. I don’t intend to put my Mom in a home, though. I see so many people decline once they live in a home. Between me and my siblings, we should be able to find a workable solution. I mean, I wouldn’t want anyone to shove me into a home!
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Comment on When I get old, will you take care of me? by Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:53 +0000

You’re right, sometimes a person’s personality supersedes his/her culture. I also think that in my grandmother’s case, she has always been very flexible about where she goes. For instance, if she always said she wanted to go a certain home and for a certain amount of time, it may have been difficult to always please her. I’m making a mental note to be an easy-going senior citizen

Comment on Humbled in Caracas by Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:58:39 +0000

That’s great to hear! The out pour of support that Haiti receives still humbles me today. Whenever I tell a Venezuelan I’m Haitian, the first thing they always ask if I or my family were affected by the earthquake – 8 months later. I’m hoping that Haitians abroad and who are capable will pay the generosity forward to help other places affected by natural disasters; especially Pakistan.

Comment on Humbled in Caracas by Maryline

Maryline — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:58:47 +0000

Wow, this is incredible. You are surrounded by generous people. I hope it helped the healing for you.
Such a devastation in Haiti, there are no words.
I did the best I could, my husband donated $200. That is the largest charitable contribution I have ever made.
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