Every child will one day grow up and eventually become independent and wish to live on their own, preferably away from their parents. It is a natural process that happens in every family, and of course, it is meant to be so. However,
when old age or illness necessitates the care of one\’s parents,
one should not turn one\’s back on them under any circumstances,
even if it comes at the cost of a change in one\’s outlook on life.
Caregiving First
Not everyone may like caring for their parents, but you must understand that you, as their offspring, have responsibilities as well.
1. You can arrange for a caregiver or providesupervision and care in a home designed for the elderly
who are no longer capable of taking care of themselves. This option is acceptable for all those who are too busy to have the ability and time to fulfill the functions performed by their guardians. The cost, however, is that the parent will be living with a complete stranger and will already feel a burden and lack of interest to the growing children.
2.Another option is to let them move into their own home or, conversely, return with them to their parents\’ home,where they will be taken care of until needed. Every parent will appreciate the great sacrifice of simply taking care of you when you are no longer able to do so. The greatest gift you can give your parents is to be their greatest benefactor for all they have done for you until their last days.
Don\’t let them realize what a burden they are!
The ungrateful act that no parent deserves for their children is to let your already passive parents know that they are a burden to you. Even assuming that the idea of still having to attend to your parents\’ care does not fit into your daily routine, [37] you should not immediately adopt a negative attitude. Even if it is difficult and it will radically affect your life, only by doing your best for your parents can you allow them to live out their final moments in peace, with a sense of gratitude and love for them.Understand that they will not be around forever and that you have one last chance to repay them for all that they have given you.
It will also show your children how important it is to help their families in their time of need. [44] You never know if you will need the same kind of care in years to come, and your children will be happy to give it to you by example.