100% Kelly

I guess it has been a Filipino tradition that the grandparents are taken cared of by their sons and daughters, and are never sent to nursing homes. But for a few, letting a loved one stay at a care home could be the best option. Let’s just take the case of my mama. Mama was fit and well, and had actually did not manifest any signs of an impending illness until around three years ago. During this time, my aunt took the primary responsibility of physically taking care of her, while my mom provided financial support for her daily needs. Until there came a point that my mom and her sister had to decide if they should send mama to a care home because the circumstances were already calling for it. It was a long and difficult decision (as some relatives had advised against it) but ultimately, it was all for the best.