A couple weeks ago, our family was having a very stressful moment because Red Bear’s 87 years old Grandpa was having some health issues. At his age, he needs a lot of help to handle the daily chores of life, but he doesn’t want to go to live in a “care home” or “rest home”; he insists on living in his own house by himself. After some talking and negotiating, and spending a few days living in our house while we made better arrangements, he finally agreed to have helpers at his home in the morning and at night, to help him remember his medicine, prepare meals, and get him dressed, bathed, and exercise by walking.
That’s a big issue in China, too, I know. Because of the “one-child” policy, and people living longer and longer because of modern medicine, more and more families have to face the fact that they either have to have their parents living with them, which is hard, because most families have a lot of burdens on their shoulders already, like work and raising children, or arrange for them to live somewhere else with care-providers. A professional “care home” seems like a good solution, but if you send your parents or grandparents to a care home, do they like it? Or, what’s your solution?
Anyway, after we settled down everything, we drove grandpa to a harbor so we all could enjoy some fresh ocean air, and this is what I wore. I am obviously obsessing one piece dresses right now; they are just so easy for the summer and easy to match a jacket or cardigan for chilly weather.
Floral Dress: N.21(via: W Concept)
Cardigan: J.Crew
Heels:Christian Louboutin Décolleté 100 leather pumps
Sunglasses: Karen Walker No.1
漂亮的一組照片！最喜歡腳踢水那張，笑容好美！
橘色很活力很朝氣，充滿陽光的感覺：D
看著文章，突然又好想在天國的公公。。。
他的身子一直都很硬朗，每天下午都上活動中心打兵乓球。
走起路來也是箭步如飛。
從沒令我們擔心過。。。
沒想到某天就這麼離開我們了。
好想他~
So pretty! Sunshine!
I actually live with my grandpa 🙂
I loved this post! When ever I am going through something tough I wear my brightest outfit to cheer those around me up and before I know it I’m thinking positively too!
Hallie I am sorry to hear about your troubles, but glad he decided to allow helpers. My grandmother refused to go into a care home at first but now she is so happy and has fallen in love.
As for your outfit, this is one of the most beautiful dresses I have ever seen and you look stunning. Good luck with everything.
wow !! soo romantic dress babe 🙂
x
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Perfect look!!!
Perfection! You always look fabulous but this is definitely a favorite! 🙂
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Sometimes it can be hard for even the grandparents because they are so used to doing things on their own and now they have to realize that they may need some help. I think if you can afford live in care or help that comes and stays every few hours, then that is a good solution. I know that care homes are getting better though these days!
I love your dress! The orange colors are really pretty! <3
toni
Gorgeous dress!
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Completely beautiful Hallie – the dress and the shots are stunning – your grandpa must be very proud to see these shots!
To comment on your question – I don’t think there really is a good solution, getting old sucks no matter what way you look at it, different care home are differing qualities and different families can afford different solutions. Different solutions are right for different personalities and so long as your grandpa can manage at home, with the help, and he is happiest there then I guess that is where he should be. My gran went to a professional home because my parents had to work so she could not stay with us – I think honestly we never felt it was the right choice and it broke my mum’s heart that she couldn’t have her with us.x
Thankfifi
absolutely gorgeous! love this dress
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亲爱的好美！也很喜欢踢水那张！
国内的养老问题更严重，美国毕竟人少，就算去养老院也不会很困难，现在国内大城市的养老院严重不足，听说预定一个床位就要几十万，我同学因为是单身现在已经在发愁养老问题了。
我家这边外婆在世时曾在养老院呆过，我的奶奶现在八十多岁了也是一个人住，好在她老人家身体还行，做饭打扫都是自己搞定，我老爸给我奶奶发了一部老人手机，有呼救键那种。很多人会考虑给老人请保姆，但是有些老人是不喜欢家里有外人的。
I’m sorry to hear about your grandfather-in-law. At least you came to an arrangement. You looks so cute. Dresses are easy to throw on and go!
Beautiful outfit, I love the orange.
So Beautiful!