Like being put into a nursing home or never being visited by your children?
2006-11-01 17:43:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Personally, I'm hoping that doesn't happen. I'm pretty close to my kids actually, they call at least once a week or stop by. Hope it is the same with you. :)
2006-11-01 17:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by Rich B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there are so many factors that come into play: what kind of a relationship you currently have with your adult kids and your grandchildren is the biggie. If you aren't close now, then they won't suddenly "be there" in the future unless things change now. What sort of health issues you might develop is another factor. You might need health care that your family can't provide one-on-one and you'd be better off in a facility that has the expertise to take care of you. Not necessarily a bad thing if your family (and you now) take the time to research and interview and visit facilities. There are good ones. Now we can't force people to visit us when we want them to (they have their own lives, are busy and are being pulled in many directions) but trying to remain interested, active, and aware of their happenings will help the family stay together. It's all about communication.
2006-11-02 02:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by chnchita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your kids respect you, then your grandkids will do the same. If you are forgotten now, you will be forgotten then. But the odds I think are against being taken care of. Might as well get long term care insurance and find a good assisted living and plan on getting old there where people are hired to care for you. Sad isn't it!
2006-11-02 01:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend upon your family and what they are like. I would never do that to someone I loved. It has to be the worst feeling possible to feel like you've been tossed aside, unloved, unwanted, too much of a bother. It's really sad that it happens today in this country but it happens more and more. I believe they had it right back in the old days when families lived together and took care of one another. Good Luck!!!!
2006-11-02 01:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by pupcake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your relationship with your kids and grandkids. I think if you've made them a priority in your life, they will reciprocate. My grandpa is 92, and we all argue over who GETS to have him stay with them! He's so kind, cheerful & funny - and a incredible handyman to boot. He's made so many sacrifices for his kids, & he'll never see the inside of a nursing home!
2006-11-02 01:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by I saw whatudid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guess that all depends on how caring ur children and grandchildren are, if u have a caring loving family, then there should be no question about them putting u away or visiting
2006-11-02 01:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by TEXAS TJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋