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

It is increasing for families to place their elderly parents in nursing homes rather than take

care

of them at home. In

this

essay, we shall substantiate the

advantages

and disadvantages of

this

trend.

Firstly

, we shall look into the

advantages

. For starters, they will be surrounded by people who are of the same age as them, and

therefore

who face the same challenges as them. They will feel more comfortable, and they can get access to nursing

care

at any time. For their families, it will

also

be beneficial, because, in their busy days, it is hard to take

care

of their parents, their children and do their daily responsibilities. So,

this

way they are at ease as they know that their parents are getting the best

care

, in a place comfortable to them.

On the other hand

, the

grandparents

are unable to spend less time with their children and grandchildren, which will result in a strain in their relationship, which will result in the grandchildren not having any connection to their

grandparents

.

This

will

also

, adversely affect the health of

grandparents

.

Furthermore

,

this

sense of isolation and loneliness can make the elderly feel redundant and in some instances depression, and other related problems. To conclude, putting

grandparents

in nursing homes has its

advantages

and disadvantages. Whilst the

advantages

are more beneficial than the disadvantages, it is important to know that the drawback caused by lack of time spent between

grandparents

and grandchildren can

also

affect their physical and mental health.