On Friday, June 20, 2014, Pullamkottu Poulose Cherian <cherianpullamkottu@gmail.com> wrote:
Mr. Junaid Tahir,--Present day society comprises of Nuclear families. Most of the children stay away from their ancestral homes in pursuit of their career. They go far out searching for green pastures as in our own country neither we have the wherewithal to provide them the type of Salary or working environment available in many foreign countries. Once they start working abroad and get their spouse also working there and children put in schools at their place of work, they end up in a situation where they have no exit. As far as the parents are concerned, life is smooth and comfortable as long as you are working but the situation changes drastically after you Retire. One can neither leave your place and stay with your children nor can you expect the children to leave their career and come back. The parents, who have given their youth bringing up the children, are left with no choice than stay alone in their homes. Most of the parents will have money, house, vehicle and other amenities but what is lacking will be company, a secure environment to live and reliable "Helps" to carry out your home needs. Under this background, community living has great relevance.
It is in this context, I started exploring the possibility of surmounting the above scenario and I have come upon an idea for creating a facility for bringing together couples like us, who have retired from different spheres of employment and whose children are away, busy with their own career. Once established , staffed and made operational by me, it will be a Self Help Group of similar ethnic / cultural background , managed by inmates elected / nominated from among-st the group members. I will also be a member of the community like the rest of the Member. Just because my children are away , it does not prevent us from living a cozy and dignified living amidst like old , like aged people like me. Definitely, it will be costly but where is the problem, if we can afford it.
I feel it is not because our children do not love us or they have no concern for us, it is sheer present day circumstances which compel them to follow a neutral course. But I am sure the children also would feel very happy if they know that their parents are having a comfortable stay at the fag end of their life, even if it cost money.
Pl. log on to www.cheriretirementhomes.com for details
RegardsOn Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 9:58 AM, Junaid Tahir <mjunaidtahir@gmail.com> wrote:
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Man also goes through the cycle of second childhood when he grows old. What pains me is that the current generation has a care free attitude, and leaving their parents in old-age homes. please remember that When one grows old the mental and physical capacities go down - here is when he/she needs help and hand holding. The present generation is leading a hify life but never cares for the elderly parents who patiently wait for a few words from them - the parents live in solitude expecting someone to speak to them and make them feel happy and wanted in this world.I have always come across people saying that its a headache to take care of elders - I would think within myself - imagine if the same would have been thought by your parents when you were a kid.Every month sending money from abroad or from the city that you live in, does not fulfill the void created by feeling lonely and wanting to be talked to,listened to,cared for. We have to make them feel that the world is still wanting you and is a better place to lead a life to the fullest stand beside your parents because they had a dream with you, they did so much for you. Most important what you are today is only for your parents not anyone else in the world. Look your parents with Love and care.
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