I know we adopted an elderly woman out in North Carolina many years back when I was a kid, but now that I have my own kids and live in Texas, I'm trying to find a website or program that does this sort of thing. I think it was ALOT of fun to have an adopted grandparent and I can see how it would make a person extremely happy.
2007-12-12 07:06:15 · 15 answers · asked by web_trace 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
You should call the local nursing home or eldercare and see if they have a list. I am sure there are people there that need a "family." :) Little things can really make their day! Kudos to you for being willing to do this! :)
2007-12-12 07:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by searching_please 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
My husband is a lapsed JW...he says yes, they have such an assistance program for their members. You just contact the elders, and assistance is forthcoming. He tells me that the JW's are very good at keeping in touch with members and making sure that everyone is OK, if you are sick or infirm you will always get a visit from some of the members, and they bring food and anything you need. Sounds good to me. Re your second question, ie if you can get help if you are not a JW, well I'm not sure why anyone would expect them to help out. I mean, if I was sick I wouldn't expect members of a church I have no affiliation with, to help me out. I guess, like most things in life, you have to pay your dues first.
2016-05-23 06:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about in the States, but we have a scheme like this in the uk. I would want to be very sure that anyone who was involved in anything like it would be throughly vetted though. For the safety of the children and the adopted grandparents.
2007-12-12 07:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here in Ky We have a foster grand parent program. I have worked with the elderly for years and now that I'm retired, I try to voluteer as much as my health will allow. I agree that checking with retirement homes is a good place to start, also I found a super gent through my Dr, he asked if I was interested,but I think he knew I needed it, as much as "our papa" did. bless you
2007-12-12 07:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by stormy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wonderful selfless idea! There is probably someone so close in proximity to you that needs the friendship and has wisdom to share. Ask neighbors, church members or a local diner, coffee shop for the names of single or lone seniors. I managed a donut/coffee shop years and the seniors all helped me finish raising my last child. We had surrogate Mothers out the yazoo. I think they got us much out of helping us as we benefited by having them. Sadly it has become time to say goodbye to more of them every year. But what a priviledge it is to have known them.
2007-12-12 07:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds great. You must be a very nice person. I'm available for adoption anytime. ( only kidding)
Wick, you sweetie pie you. Now when should we go about getting these papers drawn up? How lucky can a girl get??
2007-12-12 07:16:50 · answer #6 · answered by Eve 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's up to you to restart the program. I'm in. But I'll have to take Eve if she's up for adoption, she's a sweetheart. *wink* Nice idea.
2007-12-12 07:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by Wickwire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check with the local program like meals on wheels (they deliver meals to shut ins) or Dept. of aged and aging, most bigger towns have such a thing. If not there are many lonely folks at retirement homes who kids live out of state, or no longer have contact with them and would welcome such a nice outreach. GOOD LUCK and God bless.
2007-12-12 07:10:57 · answer #8 · answered by rgs3girls 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
WHY IS SYLVIA CALLING IT A SCHEME? what is so bad with adopting an elderly person.
2007-12-12 19:51:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I haven't - regretable! If you find the answer to this question please be kind enough to nominate me as a candidate for adoption! I would love to have a family again.
Also if you do find, say a web site, on this subject, please log on again to YA and let us all know what web site this is.
Many thanks for a very interesting question. A Star for you!
2007-12-12 13:03:06 · answer #10 · answered by CJ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋