Maybe the problem is the solution. What the world needs most is wisdom, the very thing the elderly can offer. My best friend growing up had his grandmother living with him. I believe she was the best thing he had. She offered balance, culture, an amazing garden and child care. Let us take in our elders, sacrifice a little and care for them at home.

It used to be that one spouse stayed home and another worked during most of our world's history. The one at home did gardening, animal and chicken care, and caring for the children and elderly. Now technical jobs can still be done at home. Woman as multitaskers are often better at business, including home business. This model may offer an ideal way to care for our elderly.

Having elderly at home can be an economic advantage too. Especially when they do home business, care for the home, garden and teach good respect and values to their grandchildren. Taking care of those who raised us gives us and our children opportunies to learn compassion, service, patience and respect, and prepares us for old age.