Abdul
31-10-2003, 16:38
http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=58&ArticleID=684814
FURIOUS families have criticised bosses at a Sheffield old folks' home for giving just six weeks notice that they were closing down.
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Hilda Holberry, aged 94, has lived there for four years.
Her son-in-law Malcolm Speed said six weeks' notice is "scandalous" and believes home owners should have warned relatives sooner.
"Most of these residents are between 90 and 100. Does anyone seriously think these people are going to want to move elsewhere, at just six weeks notice?
"Just two weeks before Christmas. You couldn't realistically sell your home and move in that time.
"This is one of the most cruel events that anyone can imagine.
"My mother-in-law has lived in Nether Edge all her life. She was born there, grew up there, married and raised children there. If she has to move miles away she will be torn away from her roots.
"Is there anyone out there who cares a jot? Twenty- four people losing their home in their twilight years when surely all should be done to help these people, who have given their services to the community and country through world wars.
"These are people who have asked for nothing from the state, who only want what is a basic human right, a quiet and peaceful end of their days."
Very emotive words indeed...but if he cares that much, wouldn't he look after his mother-in-law himself?
My personal belief is that ones parents have a right to expect care from their children once they reach old age; just as they cared for their children when they were young.
As a child is totally dependant on its parents for love and life during its first years, taking good care of our parents when they reach old age should be our way of repaying the love and care they showed us.
Am I being old fashioned? Perhaps there's no room in our modern world to care for old folk. For Channel Six news, this is Kent Brockman...reporting...
What are other peoples views on this subject?
FURIOUS families have criticised bosses at a Sheffield old folks' home for giving just six weeks notice that they were closing down.
...
Hilda Holberry, aged 94, has lived there for four years.
Her son-in-law Malcolm Speed said six weeks' notice is "scandalous" and believes home owners should have warned relatives sooner.
"Most of these residents are between 90 and 100. Does anyone seriously think these people are going to want to move elsewhere, at just six weeks notice?
"Just two weeks before Christmas. You couldn't realistically sell your home and move in that time.
"This is one of the most cruel events that anyone can imagine.
"My mother-in-law has lived in Nether Edge all her life. She was born there, grew up there, married and raised children there. If she has to move miles away she will be torn away from her roots.
"Is there anyone out there who cares a jot? Twenty- four people losing their home in their twilight years when surely all should be done to help these people, who have given their services to the community and country through world wars.
"These are people who have asked for nothing from the state, who only want what is a basic human right, a quiet and peaceful end of their days."
Very emotive words indeed...but if he cares that much, wouldn't he look after his mother-in-law himself?
My personal belief is that ones parents have a right to expect care from their children once they reach old age; just as they cared for their children when they were young.
As a child is totally dependant on its parents for love and life during its first years, taking good care of our parents when they reach old age should be our way of repaying the love and care they showed us.
Am I being old fashioned? Perhaps there's no room in our modern world to care for old folk. For Channel Six news, this is Kent Brockman...reporting...
What are other peoples views on this subject?