It’s the last tolerated prejudice. But Femail’s had enough. It’s time we called out those day-to-day moments when we’re patronised for no longer being young...
Christa D'Souza (pictured) who doesn't want to be a burden to her children when she can't look after herself anymore, questions the lack of nice nursing homes
It’s a real block I have. Planning for that time when I can’t look after myself any more. I really ought to be thinking about it at the age of 61 — a nice nursing home, given that I don’t expect or want my children to take on that burden. But my brain won’t go there.