Thirty million American households provide some form of caregiving for adults over the age of fifty. Like many of you, I currently take care of my parent with the help of two other family members.
If you don’t already, then chances are you will in the near future.
Do you find it stressful? Sometimes. Is it better than putting them in a nursing home?
Evidence suggests yes. Understandably, not everyone can accommodate their parents to the degree that they want to.
In other cases, unfortunately, some children will opt immediately for nursing homes.
Nursing Home and Senior StatisticsShocking Nursing Home Statistics:
Over 40% of residents have reported abuse and more than 90% of them reported incidents of neglect.
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