As India follows into footsteps of developed countries (culturally and economically), we are seeing same social changes that are in USA/UK. Nursing homes are omnipresent in USA. India is becoming more materialistic and individualistic society. It is a good and bad thing. Good in the sense that younger generation is choosing to live life the way they like even if it means abandoning the culture/responsibilities. Bad thing since we are abandoning individual responsibilities in absence of proper system to take care of elders /disabled. A law requiring son/daughter to take care of parents may be helpful but certainly not a solution. It requires broader approch by society/social organizations and government to develop a social security like system that exist in USA. Certainly this again doesn't solve all problems but at least basic necessities are met for all elders. However emotional trauma of being abandon by own children will alway be there.
Also, babyboomers need to learn to plan for there retirement and old age. They should not get carried away to the point that they spent there retirement money in marrying a son/daughter or paying for a private school education which they cannot afford. Everybody (old or young) wants to live life their own way which requires money. Planing for your own retirement is therefore very important. A rich and healthy parents are never abandoned because they continue to be source of support, guidance and love.
Also, a nuclear family requires tremendous amount of understanding between all members of the family. Therefore, nuclear families are less common in Individualistic societies. As India continues its journey to be a developed nation (Economically and Culturally), some of this socail issues are inevitable.
