Hello - This was done in my family as you know, Shelby. The elderly died at home in familiar surroundings with loved ones present. Cousin Rick On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 6:38 AM, <BurgessWV@aol.com> wrote: > When an elderly parent reached the age when he or she needed care, back > then,it was agreed on by family members, just who was responsable for their > care. Usually it was the youngest son or daughter, but not always.Whoever > it > was got the homeplace, and whatever possessions the elder owned, for their > reward for services rendered. This worked out well in most cases Compared > to > modern day nursing care, it was perhaps the most simple way to do it. What > do > you think ? > > Shelby > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVLOGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >