To think that this is treating these elderly people like children?

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I don't work with the elderly, so if I'm wrong, please enlighten me and I shall happily stand corrected

But, I was watching the local news this evening, and there was a piece on about a local care home. There was a bit where a few of the residents spoke about recent closures of other homes. They spoke clearly, and eloquently.

Yet they were given cups of tea in grey, plastic, two handled cups. Not unlike the ones I give my toddler DC.

I understand that a few of them might be a little unsteady, but you can pick up cups and saucers from Ikea or even charity shops really cheaply. I know my Gran's care home served hot drinks in normal cups.

AIBU to think this is a bit... Well, not very nice actually? They are adults, fgs

my mother struggled to hold the weight of a china cup. A doidy cup was perfect for her.

Sadly as people get older, they often revert to more childlike ways, so I guess that is why the approach changes to fit.

I'm probably already elderly by Mumsnet standards but I have so much to look forward to - carers who think all of us will end up pissing and shitting ourselves, reverting to more childlike ways, being called dear if I'm lucky and drinking from a doidy cup. Such larks.

Haud me back, as we say in Glasgow. I can hardly wait.

couldn't agree more babyboomersrock