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Is it better for elderly people to live in care homes than with family?

For

Professionals can provide proper medical care and support.

Against

Being with family gives comfort, dignity, and emotional care.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • They do many activities, keep each other company, manage medication and health well, and have a strict routine essential for dementia.
    RedditTranslated from Italian
  • I know it wasn't sustainable or healthy anymore for him to remain at home.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • He had a far superior life at home with myself and my mother.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Human interaction and emotional intimacy are so important.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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