Saturday, 16 February 2019

Should I get a parakeet or 2 for an elderly couple?

My uncle and aunt are both in their 70’s and currently living in an apartment complex for the elderly. Their kids are busy working professionals, and so I have kind of filled in as the emergency contact/helper with whatever they need. I went over there the other day and realized that they’re extremely bored and have almost nothing to do. My uncle is an amputee (left leg) so movement is a chore. My aunt doesn’t like leaving him alone so they just stay there. She’s picked up sewing so that’s something.

So I was looking to get them a pet. They don’t like cats or dogs, nor would it be a smart pet to get them as they wouldn’t be able to give them the care and attention they need. So I thought about birds. She loves birdwatching and has always thought parakeets are cute. Should I invest in getting a couple of parakeets for them. Would they be able to handle it? I would be able to help sometimes, but I work full time as well. What do you all think?

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