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Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes.What are the disadvantages and advantages of this trend?

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In today's world, the younger generation are so busy with their professional life, they do not make an effort to look after their parents or grandparents.
Instead
, they send elderly people to old
age
 homes or nursery cares which is not the trend to be encouraged. In
this
 essay, I will examine the pros and cons of keeping aged people in nurseries, far from their families.
First
 and foremost, youngsters should understand the importance of having older people with them. Parents and grandparents provide wisdom, teach principles and share their
experince
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experience
experiences
 from the past which can help to shape one's lifestyle.
For instance
, there are several days when people are in dilemma over making an important decision of life and need someone with whom they can discuss and ask for
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uggestion.
Besides
, when old
age
 people are kept far from the family, the future generation might have no idea
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 their ancestors and culture within the family.
On the other hand
, sending elder people to old
age
 centres will help in taking proper care which is most essential.
Younger
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 lot are spending most of their time in office and in the commute.
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 they are willing to take care of the elderly people closely, they fail to do so, due to circumstances.
For example
, if it is a family of
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 aged father, suffering from
Alzheimers
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 and a working son, it is impossible for a son to look after his father and his job. In
such
 a case, it is the right choice to shift an elderly person to nursery cares, so that proper attention can be given. In conclusion, there are several advantages and disadvantages
of
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this
 trend. It all depends on the situation an individual is facing. If proper care is not possible at home, it is better to shift to the old
age
 centres and nurseries.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Professional care
  • Medical attention
  • Trained staff
  • Social interaction
  • Combat loneliness
  • Safety and security
  • Relief for families
  • Loss of autonomy
  • Emotional impact
  • Cost
  • Financial strain
  • Quality of care
  • Neglect and abuse
  • Detachment from family
  • Mental wellbeing
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