placed in nursing homes that are extremely expensive and the care is lacking in respect and regard. The people working in these places are often there for the pay check, not the well being of the residents. I have this question in the politics category because other countries fend for their aged and the U.S. government doesn't. I'd like to hear about people experiences in the U.S and in other countries and cultures.
2006-09-24 15:19:33 · 7 answers · asked by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Repuglicans, don't you just love them, they don't think that they could ever lose their job or grow old and need help. Not one of them is immune to a disease or and accident that will disable them and make them unable to work, and yet they attack you for asking a question about it.
2006-09-24 15:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, I think we should cut back dramatically on welfare for the young and lazy and do a better job in regards to the elderly who worked their whole lives. But in other cultures it is very common for the elders to live with the family. Not so in this country. You can't blame the government for that, one can only look in the mirror when they begin to point that finger.
2006-09-24 15:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
With respect. You do know the U.S. is #17 on the list for life expectancy. 16 other places in this world where they live longer than us. For infant mortality we are even lower.
2006-09-24 15:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in other countries it is common for the ederly to remain in the family home and they are loved and treated with respect ... also in many poorer countries you dont see so many fat, lame, and crippled old folks, theyre still up and cleaning the house and active, and you dont see very many at all walking with a limp ... americans love to be injured and whine i think ... just look and notice how many people over 50 walk with a limp or ride around in electric buggies in the US ... then take a trip to the philippines for instance ... you will notice a distinct lack of limpers there.
2006-09-24 15:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Now by fend, are you refering to the french who a few years ago all went on holiday and left over 15,000 elderly to fry in their homes? School is in themorning, and it is well past your bedtime.
2006-09-24 15:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by Schutzstaffel 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In different manners mostly by family as it once was here.The Eskimos leave them on thee ice to die, and it is accepted as a way of life.
2006-09-24 15:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think you should move there and find out firsthand while you finish your GED.
2006-09-24 15:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by Traveler 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋