Many elderly people are no longer being looked after by their families, rather they are living in nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of senior citizens in today’s society are not being taken
care
of by their immediate family; Use synonyms
instead
, they are residing in Linking Words
care
establishments. Use synonyms
This
essay will analyze the positive and negative aspects of Linking Words
this
trend.
On a positive note, elderly Linking Words
peoples’
physical and mental well-being are carefully monitored and evaluated by trained professionals in residential Change noun form
people’s
homes
. Scientific research clearly identifies that most people over the age of 60 suffer from potentially serious health issues Use synonyms
such
as cardiovascular diseases. Linking Words
Care
facilities, Use synonyms
however
, have suitably qualified medical personnel and equipment to meet these challenges. Linking Words
Additionally
, from a psychological perspective, residents’ mental health is stimulated through living in a community where there is potential for positive camaraderie with like-minded individuals.
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On the other hand
, there are several drawbacks to elderly people living in nursing Linking Words
homes
that affect both themselves and their family members. Use synonyms
For instance
, being apart from their immediate family, on a daily basis, can result in unpleasant emotions Linking Words
such
as feelings of isolation and being undervalued as a family member. The expense of Linking Words
care
Use synonyms
homes
, Use synonyms
in addition
, can impose a serious financial burden on the family. In my country, Linking Words
for example
, a Linking Words
one-month’s
stay usually costs 3000 dollars with other charges excluded. Change noun form
one-month
Consequently
, the majority of people on low incomes usually have no choice but to take Linking Words
care
of elderly family members by themselves.
In conclusion, Use synonyms
homes
for the aged provide geriatric patients with professional medical services that potentially prolong their lives. The challenges, Use synonyms
however
, include feelings of abandonment amongst residents Linking Words
along with
the unmanageable financial costs to their families.Linking Words
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