Mom and dad Quote by Barry Eisler
““When Mom and Dad die, they’re taken care of by strangers in a nursing home two towns over. The kids don’t have to see them go. They don’t even have to see them after. They just get a “we’re sorry to inform you” call late that night from the institution’s management, for whom such calls are as routine as putting out the weekly garbage is for a suburban homeowner. The funeral home picks up the body. The cemetery buries it. Unless you’re a professional, you might live your whole life without seeing someone in the moment of leaving his own.””
About This Quote
Elderly care often becomes impersonal, with families distant and institutions handling death as routine, highlighting societal detachment.
In simple terms: Old age care can feel distant and routine, ignoring personal grief.
Key Takeaway
Humanize end‑of‑life care.
Themes
mortality
family
care
detachment
society
Mood
somber
empathetic
Type
social
ethical
When to use this quote
- nursing home decisions
- family communication
- end‑of‑life planning
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
thanics
gerontology
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you prefer to handle a loved one’s final days?
- What can make institutional care more personal?
A Different Perspective
Some families maintain close involvement; not all institutions are impersonal.
