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granny dumping
granny dumpingthe abandonment of elderly people in poor health by their relatives or caregivers by leaving them at hospitals or bus depotsgran′ny dump`ing
n. the abandonment of an elderly person, esp. a relative, at a hospital, bus station, etc. [1990–95] granny dumping
granny dumpingThe abandonment of an elderly relative in a public place or facility, especially a hospital or care center, so as to relieve oneself of the duty of caring for them. While I know how stressful caring for your elderly parents can be, I'll never understand how anyone could consider granny dumping an acceptable option.See also: dump, grannyMedicalSeeGranny Dump |