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Originally Posted by bjones6416
This recent topic (that I started, I guess) has been surprising to me. Maybe it's a regional thing, maybe it's economic, or maybe it's my age group... I don't know. I have many real life friends who are taking care of aging parents, though. No big drama or anything, just a part of everyday life. It seems to be not the norm on here at all.  Interesting.
Tap water in my cup, although I just finished a cup of pomegranate yogurt. Yum. |
Cultural, perhaps, as well. I'm Croatian, and many elderly people in Croatia are taken care of by family members, especially those who don't live in cities; they'll often hire a helper if they need extra help, too. My husband's family even took care of their elderly great aunt. I like that tradition. Children tend to be especially attached to their grandparents there, as the grandparents in turn play a huge role in raising their grandchildren.