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In a cramped, dirty room filled with a disgusting smell. On the bed lay a 78-year-old man, his eyes dull, as if he had just woken up, as if he was ready to fall asleep at any time.
This old man, aged 78, suffered from Alzheimer's disease, mental decline, and could no longer take care of himself. Alone, childless. The only brother, who is 70 years old, lives nearby and takes care of every aspect of his brother day and night. This is the first time I have come into contact with an elderly family in my work who is undergoing age-appropriate retrofit.
Due to the subsistence allowance policy for the elderly and the special circumstances, the village has funded the priority of age-appropriate renovation for their families. During the renovation, the old man stayed in his own brother's house. I still remember the construction crews sweeping away the furniture in the old man's bedroom and the rats in the house running away. When the long-closed window was opened, the air circulated, and the smell of the room gradually dissipated. According to the renovation list, they equipped the elderly with electric nursing beds, bedside toilets, bath chairs and a series of smart devices, while also updating the old wiring. This renovation has significantly improved the living environment of the elderly and reduced the burden on his own brother.
While chatting with his brother, he mentioned that he had considered sending his brother to a nursing home. After all, he himself is old and has limited mobility, and in recent years, the number of moments when he feels overwhelmed has increased. However, after understanding, it was found that most nursing homes do not accept patients with severe Alzheimer's like the older brother. Moreover, the older brother has lost his basic language skills, is afraid of people, and is accustomed to relying on his younger brother. His brother was worried that his brother would be left unattended in the nursing home, so he decided to continue to take care of him on his own, day by day.
Conclusion:
Everyone's later life is a storm. Therefore, whether dependent on children or not, we should be prepared in the following three ways:
Maintain a healthy body.
Health is the key to happiness. Life does not have to be rich, but a healthy body and the happiness of your children are priceless. In the current situation of great socio-economic pressure, staying healthy not only helps you enjoy a healthy old age, but also reduces the burden on your children.
Reserve emergency funds.
Money is mundane, but it is essential in life. Saving a certain amount of emergency funds can ensure that we have enough confidence in our old age and do not have to ask others for help. In addition, it helps to enrich our later life and allows us to better meet our needs.
Have a suitable place to live and create a safe, comfortable and convenient home for yourself.
Age-appropriate modifications have been widely implemented in developed countries, but are still relatively new in China. To ensure quality of life in later life, we should consider a thorough age-appropriate renovation of the dwelling, including improved sanitation, improved living environment, convenient transportation, intelligent monitoring systems, and appropriate auxiliary equipment. Only when the body can still move, can we do more things and see more beautiful scenery.
All in all, everyone should cherish their later life and actively prepare to become a vibrant elderly person who bravely faces the challenges of life. As children, we should pay more attention and reduce regrets. This is the best reward we can give to our parents.
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