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Why homes for the elderly are needed despite our culture
A man pushes an elderly woman in a wheelchair. Kenyans and Africans in general have very limited experience in dealing with the large numbers of old people, some of who have lived in urban areas all their lives. Photo/File
My British husband has suggested that we take my father to a home of the aged rather than staying with him in our house.
While my father is 79 and needs constant care (he is diabetic), I find that I might be accused of neglecting him. Also, I do not know how to tell my father why he cannot continue staying with us in Nairobi and why he should go to a home for the aged.
