1.
Treasure
2.
1-b
2-a 3-c
3.
C
4.
A
5.
C
6.
D
7. A few news, to many hours, a little
advice, too much bread, too many bags
8. association with both parents,
physical protection, health care, etc.
9. c
10.
My parents raised me and cared for
me. Now it is my turn to care for them. But my parents are still young and
healthy. I grew and learned a lot from my parents. Now I want to do what they did for me, but I
think it’s a mixing of apples and oranges.
In the past it wasn't unusual for the "family home" to house
grandparents, parents and children. People were less mobile and most were born,
lived and died in the same community. We look to the past for guidance, yet
things have changed.
An advance in medicine has progressed dramatically. A heart problem that used
to kill someone is now taken care of with a pacemaker. Modern drugs prolong
lives with diabetes, thyroid problems, blood pressure problems, but so far,
when dementia hits, an otherwise healthy body is detrimental because the
parents can do things to injure themselves yet can't be put in a playpen.
All of the above are reasons why caring for an older parents is even more
difficult than in the past. Each of our lives is different and has different
problems. We can compare notes and advise and sympathize with each other, but
when it comes right down to it, we must do what is right and able to be done by
our family.
I don’t know yet which way my fortune going to turn when that time come, but I
hope that my parents will stay healthy
forever. I will put a great effort in support to my parents without looking for
external help, but I can’t say surely where is the border line of my abilities
will be.