In this article, the author talks about the stress and problems that a patient's relatives would get by taking care of this patient. Although taking care of the patients would bring about stress and potential problems, I feel that it is necessary to take care of one's relatives/siblings, especially when he/she does not have the essential means or the ability to take care of himself. The author has experienced several consequences of these 'stress' and 'problems', like the one where the father of a patient attempted to kill the patient so as to relieve burden and the case where the sister of a patient remains single to take care of the patient. We are obliged to take care of them as they are part of our family and we should do anything that's in our hands and our ability to take care of him/her, regardless the consequences and the problems that you would face. We have to do our part in this society to help the needy. Such actions are highly commendable and will bring joy to everyone.
There are, therefore, measures from the government and other organizations to help and support these patients. For Example, setting up the CPF Special Needs savings system where financial support is given to the patients.
As quoted from the article, "We cannot claim to be a civilised society if the weakest and most unfortunate among us are not adequately taken care of, and their parents cannot even die with peace of mind."
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