Old age homes would be advisable. This is because in culture today, the children of the elderly need to work. This usually includes both the wife and husband to make ends meet. In order for them to provide for themselves, they must rely on retirement homes to provide 24/7 care of their elderly loved ones. The retirement homes are able to provide them with supervision, proper nutrition, and medical care on an "as needed" basis. This allows the elderly's family members to be able to come and visit, while knowing that their relative is being well taken care of.