As your parents age, the concerns for them become so much greater. You worry about their health, their safety, their financial security and their happiness. The happiness part just might be the most important of all those concerns. You see, if they are happy the rest will all work themselves out.I saw a Facebook post the other night about a guy taking his Dad to the bank and his thinking that it might be time to get Dad to do his shopping including banking online. If you are thinking that way as well, you might want to read the Facebook post listed below:

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"I had spent an hour in the bank with my dad as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist myself & asked...

''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''

''Why would I do that?'' He asked...

''Well, then you won't have to spend an hour here for things like transfer.

You can even do your shopping online. Everything will be so easy!''

I was so excited about initiating him into the world of Net banking.

He asked ''If I do that, I won't have to step out of the house?

''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even grocery food can be delivered at the door now and how Amazon delivers everything!

His answer left me tongue-tied.

He said ''Since I entered this bank today, I have met four of my friends, I have chatted a while with the staff who know me very well by now.

You know I am alone...this is the company that I need. I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have enough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.

Two years back I got sick, The store owner from whom I buy fruits, came to see me and sat by my bedside and cried.

When your Mom fell down few days back while on her morning walk. Our local grocer saw her and immediately got his car to rush her home as he knows where I live.

Would I have that 'human' touch if everything became online?

Why would I want everything delivered to me and force me to interact with just my computer?

I like to know the person that I'm dealing with and not just the 'seller'. It creates bonds of relationships.

Does Amazon deliver all this as well?'''

Technology isn't life..
Spend time with people .. not with devices."

Writer: Unknown

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