In many countries, elderly people often live with their children and grandchildren rather

than in nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?

Advantages:

• Living with family provides elderly people with emotional support and a sense of
belonging.
• Elderly people can contribute to the household by taking care of the grandchildren
or doing household chores.
• Living with family can be more cost-effective than living in a nursing home.
• Elderly people can pass on their wisdom and life experiences to their children and
grandchildren.
• Living with family can provide elderly people with better care and attention than
they would receive in a nursing home.

Disadvantages:

• Living with family can lead to conflicts and tensions between family members.
• Elderly people may feel like a burden on their family and may feel guilty about their
dependency.
• Family members may not have the necessary skills or resources to provide adequate
medical care for elderly people.
• Elderly people may become socially isolated if they are not able to leave the house
or have limited access to community activities.
• Family members may have to give up their own privacy and independence to
accommodate elderly people.

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