The Importance of Honesty in Elder Care

In India, there's no sort of government safety net. In the U.S., there's also a lack of social customs that encourage caring for the elderly. Out of the $200 billion that we spend on dementia, Medicare funds 11 billion. The remainder is families paying out of pocket and we're a family of doctors. We had resources to hire people to help my father. I still just cannot fathom not having the resources and shouldering the burden entirely on yourself. It's mind boggling because it was so hard with the resources that we had if you don't have resources, it's a nightmare.