I do not think they choose to live alone but circumstances are such that they have no other alternative.

Actually, some old people choose to live alone because they don’t want to live the house where their children grew up.

But if they have a choice, they would want a companion or even one of their children and family to live with them . However, the children when they already have a family of their own and they are making good in life would choose that they also have their own house with their family.

Besides, some old people choose to live alone because they don’t want to be a burden to their children. In this case, the children should provide them a helper at home to help the old people.

In this modern age, the old people are with cellphones and tablets. At anytime, they can call their children for help.

You are right that attachment with the house where they spend most of their lives and where their children grew up means a lot to them and they don’t want to leave that house.
Sometimes even if a child wants to compromise and try to live with them in their house they may feel guilty of coming in the way of their progress and don’t feel really happy or satisfied,In that case arranging help and required facilities is good idea.

Yes, we are not in the same country. I am Indian and I am talking about the changing conditions of the society. It is our culture also to take care of our elders and do not leave them alone. Many families still do that. But in the mordenisation of society and changing demands of the busy life have effected many old practices.

Agree with the the point mentioned in the blog. But the point is still more complex. If the elders are staying on the own independently then it is a different thing. But what I observe in India is that the generation nowadays would want the elders not only to take care of them since the time they were born as children but they want them take care of their children too. As they may be both working and hence cannot take the responsibility of the child well. I would only tell parenting is a joy an experience to be cherished. If a couple cannot take care of their own child then how will these people take care of their parents. That is the sad fact of life. It is better not to expect anything from the current generation as they cannot take care of themselves in the first place.

As for the few who do take care of their parents, the children and themselves properly. My salute to them as they are being a proper role model for their children as how they should be when they grow up in life. A good blog touching a very important subject.

I agree with your point that a few elders like to stay alone. One reason is that they cannot be active any longer. They also need more rest than what is available when they are in company of others.

We also have people like us who like company of grand children and our son/daughter and enjoying their company. good day

You are right there are still elders who like to live with their children and grandchildren and that is so nice.