Price hikes and Guests and elderly Parents

Yes AC,

Can understand the strain for the elders when they have guests specially if it is for more than a days stay. They aren't getting younger..

When they are alone, they can make do with whatever food is possible for them..sometimes just kanji, which can be done in a jiffy and also good for them...but with the guest, they have to plan what to prepare and buy accordingly..

It is for this reasons that guests should better avoid overnight stay in a house if only elders are there. A few hour visit will make them happy and comfortable .

bye

Dear AC,

I do agree with you ... Younger people like us can cope and manage the Guests but when it comes for Elderly people ... how difficult for them both Financially, Physically and Mentally ... They have to think about what to do, how to do, before they come itself ... then again after they reach ... making them feel comfortable they have to put more force in Ubasaripu ... Each and everything we have to satisfy them ... It is better to avoid Guests staying when Elders are alone ...

Originally Posted by sudhavnarasimhan

Hi AC,
Very true,...people who come as guests should do their share of work....that too if they stay longer than a day or two. and in these days of price hike, it will not harm them to pick some veggies or fruits and generally help around. That is the kind of response that is needed when they comne as guests....why should only the hosts have to be so burdened!
Hust today a friend of mine here was talking of this bossy cousin who landed from india for a week, and my friend had to take her al around and still cook different things, and this cousin was voicing her likes and dislikes too. And not to mention she made them hunt for some expensive stuff for her pet Dog and when they went out of the way trying to locate and buy, she ended up saying that it was too expensive. My friend was so stressed out. we are also getting older and want to entertain only when everything can be shared and appreciated. No one should be a burden on anyone!
Good topic....everyone should take notice!

Sudha B.Queen
When you speak you really speak your mind.. a habit I admire.
The times have changed so much that its not the same as before having guests..
They ofcourse need to do their share and especially when visiting elderly people.. Also elderly parents have their way of doing things and their routine which get disturbed and interrupted by guests.. especially if they need to be taken around!
With the way prices are going .. its an adjustment just to make ends meet ..

Originally Posted by saraswathipv

Yes AC,

Can understand the strain for the elders when they have guests specially if it is for more than a days stay. They aren't getting younger..

When they are alone, they can make do with whatever food is possible for them..sometimes just kanji, which can be done in a jiffy and also good for them...but with the guest, they have to plan what to prepare and buy accordingly..

It is for this reasons that guests should better avoid overnight stay in a house if only elders are there. A few hour visit will make them happy and comfortable .

bye

Dear Saraswathi
well said.. Like you suggest just a few hours stay would help the elderly.. Also sometimes when my mother cannot cook she makes arrangement to get it outside.. But when her mother comes and stays with her there will be more work involved. Which she is fine with. But added to this when there are guests they get just overwhelmed~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by lahy15

Dear AC,

I do agree with you ... Younger people like us can cope and manage the Guests but when it comes for Elderly people ... how difficult for them both Financially, Physically and Mentally ... They have to think about what to do, how to do, before they come itself ... then again after they reach ... making them feel comfortable they have to put more force in Ubasaripu ... Each and everything we have to satisfy them ... It is better to avoid Guests staying when Elders are alone ...

Well said Suni... :)