Old age & financial struggles

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"Make Medicine Cheaper – I Feel Ashamed to Ask My Son for Money"

Rising inflation has made life difficult for everyone, but the most heartbreaking moments are those when elderly individuals struggle not only with illness but also with financial burdens. The words of an old man at a pharmacy today—"Make the medicine cheaper; I feel ashamed to ask my son for money"—were not just a simple plea but a reflection of an entire generation’s helplessness and silent suffering.

Old Age, Illness, and Financial Struggles

The biggest challenge of old age is not just physical weakness but the painful realization that independence is slipping away. A father who worked tirelessly his whole life for his children now finds himself dependent on them even for basic necessities like medicine. This dependency, more than anything else, wounds his dignity.

A Lifetime of Sacrifice, Yet Nothing for Themselves

Parents spend their youth sacrificing their own needs and desires to provide a better future for their children. They give up their comforts, dreams, and even their health to ensure their children never feel deprived. But when they grow old, many find themselves neglected, as those very children become too busy with their own lives.

More Than Medicine, They Need Respect and Support

These elderly parents don’t just need cheaper medicines; they need dignity, love, and support. Their pain isn’t just about high medical costs—it’s about feeling helpless, about having to rely on someone else when they once stood strong for their family.

What Can We Do?

  1. Prioritize Parents’ Needs – Their health and well-being should always come first.
  2. Ensure Their Financial Independence – If possible, arrange for a steady source of income or support for them.
  3. Advocate for Cheaper Medicine – Governments and societies should take steps to reduce the prices of essential medicines for senior citizens.
  4. Respect Their Emotions – Never make them feel like a burden. Spend time with them and make them feel valued.

Conclusion

"Make the medicine cheaper; I feel ashamed to ask my son for money"—this is not just one man's pain; it is the silent cry of millions of elderly parents. We need to ask ourselves: Are our own parents feeling the same way? Medicine prices may be reduced by governments, but only children can ease the emotional pain of their aging parents.

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