@bestwriter As I said, every situation is different. In the West, many seniors prefer to be in their own home and do not desire to have anyone with them on a regular basis. They prefer to have visits with friends and family but otherwise to enjoy the peace and quiet of their homes. It is also very common for the older couple or individual to be…[Read more]

@swalia It’s best not to expect any writing site to keep to a set pay schedule unless it has been specifically laid out as such. Site costs and revenues change over time; there’s no guarantee they can always afford to pay the same rates.

The best way to cope with such fluctuations is to adapt to the needs of the site. By remaining flexible and w…[Read more]

Having worked in a chronic care facility, I can say without a doubt that many people who are put into retirement homes or long-term care simply don’t belong there. On the other hand, I agree very much with @4cryingoutloud: it depends on the situation and on the facility.

In the vast majority of circumstances, older people can manage in the home…[Read more]

My mom who is 83 is determined to stay in the home that my dad and her have been living in.  My brother is near b y as all of us girls visit and call.  I think it depends on the person and their situation.  However, a lot of times it’s sad when family put their parent in a nursing home as some times, the children are so busy and maybe don’t wa…[Read more]

Thanks for this update as I have a post that has been awaiting approval for about a week, but didn’t want to bother you @support.