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  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Ethics

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  • The increasing elderly population presents unique healthcare challenges.
  • Geographical distance complicates caregiving for elderly parents.
  • Contrasting healthcare systems highlight disparities in elderly care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the difficulties encountered when caring for an elderly parent from afar.
  • To emphasize the necessity of standardized practices in elderly care facilities.
  • To reflect on the personal and systemic aspects of elder care.

Main Methods:

  • A personal memoir format was employed.
  • The narrative contrasts different healthcare systems.
  • It explores the emotional and logistical tensions of international caregiving.

Main Results:

  • The memoir illustrates the progressive cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease.
  • It depicts the multifaceted challenges inherent in providing elderly care.
  • Personal experiences highlight the strain of managing care across borders.

Conclusions:

  • Medical knowledge is vital in elderly care.
  • Effective nursing home design, regulation, and clear directives like "do-not-resuscitate" orders are significant.
  • System-wide changes and standards are essential to alleviate caregiver burden and improve elderly care outcomes.