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> America, and indeed many countries in the world, do not have the social safety nets to take care of its own people when they can't work anymore. I don't see
by Aunche 7y ago
> America, and indeed many countries in the world, do not have the social safety nets to take care of its own people when they can't work anymore.
I don't see any good alternatives to having children take care of their parents. Abuse is common at even the most expensive nursing homes. You can't always blame the caretakers either because being constantly surrounded by grumpy, dying people has a huge psychological toll.
- ModernMech 7y ago> You can't always blame the caretakers either What? There is absolutely no excuse for elder abuse. Are you kidding with this?
- reidjs 7y agoWhile I agree with you, it’s an extremely hard job for the reasons he stated. Low pay, dealing with nasty people, doing demeaning work. It’s not exactly a career most people choose.
- Aunche 7y agoAbuse isn't necessarily physical. Most of the time it's negligence, which is more forgivable.