They are Why We’re Here
August 11, 2007I just chatted with my friend a few minutes ago. She says they're celebrating her grandmother's birthday. My friend's grandma is now amazingly aged 90 years old. And even at that age, she still travels with her daughter, from the Philippines to California, and vice versa, every year. Sadly though, there are moments when she couldn't remember some people around her. I guess it comes with the age.
Unlike our usual practice here in Pinas, people in the States often admit their elderly loved ones in caring facilities who employ trusted caregivers to assist them in their daily routines. My friend is moving from California to San Francisco and so of course, they also plan to transfer her grandma to a center near their new home. I told my friend to make sure they check out nursing home ratings first so they'd be guided well in choosing the right home.
I think it's really important that we take good care of our elderly. They are, after all, a big reason why we exist in this world right now. They are why we're here. Even if we aren't with them every single day, I think it's very reassuring if we know they are in good hands.
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