Ageing Parents: Home Care or a Care Home?

Many Nigerian families believe ageing parents should remain in the family home, surrounded by familiar people and routines. But this can become difficult when relatives live abroad or cannot provide daily support. Would you prefer your parent to stay at home with a caregiver, or move into a well-run care home with companionship and easier access to healthcare? The right choice may depend on their health, independence, finances and support network. If you have faced this decision for a parent or relative, what shaped your choice, what worked, and what would you do differently?

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