Witnessing another person suffering physical or mental problems makes us want to give aid and comfort, to help however we can, but when everything possible is being done by the medical community, we can only do our best to be a good friend, relative, or caretaker.
Eventually the physical body wears out from aging and disease. We appreciate when modern health care relieves pain and prolongs life, but we still wonder why the elderly must suffer. Some people find solace in religion and prayer and hope for miracles. Other people realize that suffering and dying is not fair and is out of our control.
Caretakers also suffer as they do their best to help. They are sad when their loved one is going through such a hard time. They can become stressed and exhausted. When they are related, the caretakers may wonder if they may be genetically predisposed to have the same malady, the same death.
A big part of life is taking care of each other. The experiences aren't always pleasant, but doing the right thing is a reward in itself. While we are able, we can help those who need it. Soon we may be the ones who need care.
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