By Asha Popatlal
Channel NewsAsia
18 August 2009
They were responding to Prime Minister Lee's National Day Rally speech, where he said the government will study how best to use the Maintenance of Parents Act to act on cases where children abandon their parents in nursing homes.
In an increasingly fast-paced world, elderly parents often lose out on time, attention, care and financial aid, with a few even abandoned in nursing homes.
But sociologists said problems go beyond the issue of filial piety. As parents live longer, chronic illnesses take a toll on their children's finances.
Sandy Koh, medical social worker, Alexandra Hospital, said: "A lot of parents are worried that if they initiate the process to get money, it will further strain relations. So in these cases, a third party might be helpful."
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SOURCE: Channel News, Asia
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The article on Aged Care (August 19, 2009) was quite brief but describes the fear of parents being abandoned by their children and warehoused in a nursing home. This occurs everywhere and is becoming increasingly problematic as the current economic crisis can entice adult children to look to their aged parents as a source of money and property. Elder financial abuse can be stopped, but parents, loved ones and friends must be educated on the warning signs that indicate help is needed.
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