Day Care Center for the Aged
By Perry2007
@Perry2007 (2229)
Philippines
October 23, 2007 6:02am CST
I was at work one day and a man, about his 60's talked to me about his desire of having a place to build a home for the aged. I appreciated the plan, but in the Philippines where families are closely tied, Families are not so into sending their old relatives to a home for the aged. I felt thought that if there could be a place where it can operate like a day care center for the aged, where the old relatives will be there to spend the day with their age group, and their family will come fetch them in the afternoon. Then it could be more acceptable? What do you think about the idea? thank you for sharing your thoughts about this topic.
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9 responses
@Perry2007 (2229)
• Philippines
23 Oct 07
Yes, most of our old folks would be glad to be with the family, however not all families are home to keep them company. The children goes to school, the parents goes to work. the only ones left in the house are the old folks with house help if any. what if you do not have any house helpers? Would a day car for grannies be a better option?
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
23 Oct 07
I said it was a good idea for the day then they are with family at night.
Sinec I cant reallly do any thing now my daughter is not workinf so she can take care of me and her daughter for I cant lift grand daughter up any more since operation. The Docs dontwant me to cook of lift or not much of any thing till I heal up.
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but for myself I would drather stay home by self than go to a day place but that is me and I would always be healling once I ge thealled up I can then go on and do what I was doing before un like some older people than me . My mom is in a living assitants place with people her own age and the family goes visits her. I call on phone for I am 50 miles from her but she likes the phone calls we can talk about an hour each time.
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
23 Oct 07
I suppose you mean a Center where the older people can meet together and do activities. That does sound like a good idea. Many want to speak about old times, and their families could take them there when they go to work so their grandfathers or grandmothers will not be in the house or flats alone with nothing to do except watch the floor being washed, the kids looked after, the housecleaning,and the meals prepared.
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
25 Oct 07
Of course we have this in the states and it works out extremely well. The elderly really enjoy it. It helps them to get out and exercise, see their friends, and they tend to live a lot longer. I think it would be a great idea for your elderly.
@irishmist (3814)
• United States
25 Oct 07
Here in the US we call them Senior Centers. They are picked up most of the time, and dropped off. They have many activities as well. They also serve a noon meal to the seniors. It's a nice place to meet and socialize.
@marabdl86 (615)
• United States
23 Oct 07
kinda like a day care for kids? I think that would be a great idea. They can hang around people their age and probably relate to alot of things. Atleast they will have soemthign to look forward to.Some might or might not like it.
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@Perry2007 (2229)
• Philippines
23 Oct 07
yes kind of, Instead of the old folks left at home alone, why not let them go to a center where they can be among peers and won't feel lonely left alone at home. thanks for your response
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
24 Oct 07
I admire cultures that care for the elderly at home. Most Australians don't do this.
I feel that your compromise is excellent. Caring for an aged relative can be very difficult & tiring, especially of they have disabilities or memory loss.
A daycare type centre would mean they get to do appropiate activities, plus have a professional person supervise their needs.
In the evening they can still be with their family.
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
23 Oct 07
I love it!Sometimes there is a need to talk to people your own age. A person that remembers what you remember. And Grandmother and Grandfather get to get out of the house and they can be at a place that can look after them during the day. That way their loved ones can go to work and know that they will be okay. And in the Philippines, where you respect your elders,the center would be well run.it is a fantastic idea.I hope it happens.
@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
23 Oct 07
That is a good idea. I mean if there would be some place like that then our oldies could enjoy their remaining life here on earth. At the same time, they would not feel unwanted, because they could go home to their respective families everyday. I wish there is a place like that, very good idea.
