Elderly Care and Family Support
Discussion about the challenges of caring for aging parents in Sri Lanka, particularly how care work traditionally falls on family members, especially women. The topic explores systemic solutions and support systems needed as families struggle with managing elder care responsibilities.
Ah yes, the classic family care strategy: "We'll just ask Lakshmi to quit her job and become a full-time nurse, cook, and emotional support animal for six relatives." Turns out love and duty don't actually cure a UTI or replace a physiotherapist, but sure, let's keep pretending they do.
When the care required for an ageing parent becomes more than a family can manage, who steps in? For generations, care work in #SriLanka has been treated as a family responsibility—often requiring women to give up their earnings and opportunities. However, with a growing https://t.co/j7lcVxLOqa