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How to get the care right, before grandma dies
Caregiving is not going to get easier as the society ages. But we shouldn’t look at caring for our elders as a burden.
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The question we must ask ourselves is: are we ready to invest our hearts and resources in supporting those who have always supported us?
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Nicole Chan
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Last Sunday, I watched the emotionally charged tear-jerker How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Spoiler alert: This poignant movie sheds light on the South-east Asian nuances of caregiving, filial piety, and the often-overlooked autonomy of the elderly. It’s a stark reminder of the rich, complex lives our elders have led and the desires and dreams they continue to harbour, even as society reduces them to mere figures of whimsy and nostalgia.
