I see no difference here in the west and there. Here they have retirement centres. There in Nepal, we have pashupatinath ko ashram. Here we have retirement centres with nurses and people caring for these seniors with all sorts of diseases, (maily alzhimers) there these strong stout people dont have AS MANY diseases, but they don;t have as much services that they can use. Here, the govt pays for it, there peopl'e "chanda" or dontation keeps the dharmashala running. But what's the biggest similarity? The kids are not around. Never leave your home. If you do, at least comeback one day and keep your folks with you and keep them with you. You could be poor but you'll be rich with blessings.