A Story of Encountering Difficult Moments for Both the Young and the Elderly

It happened while I was walking from the station to the shopping mall.
The destination appeared right in front of me, but to get there, I had to pass under a viaduct. There was no crosswalk other than the one under the viaduct. Since I was on foot, I chose to walk through the viaduct without hesitation. As I walked forward, I saw a mother in front of me trying to navigate her stroller with a child in it. However, the stroller's wheels didn't fit well into the grooves meant for bicycles, and she seemed to be struggling with how to get through. Naturally, seeing this happening right in front of me, I helped her lift and carry the stroller through the viaduct.
Here, I wondered, "Why did they anticipate bicycle traffic but not strollers?" Many families likely use the nearby shopping mall. It shouldn't be difficult to consider not only cars but also pedestrians. It might seem like a small thing, but if I were to put myself in that mother's shoes, I would feel reluctant to go out with a stroller. I thought, even in a city with a population of 120,000 where the birthrate is declining, this is what is happening. It might be a coincidence, though.
On the same day, I heard an episode that made me think it's not kind to the elderly. I found out that my grandfather is currently hospitalized. It's about an incident at the hospital. From a business perspective, it may be understandable for the hospital, but as a relative, it was an emotionally sad story.
The reason my grandfather was hospitalized was because he fell at home and was then transported by an ambulance. Fortunately, he didn't suffer any fractures. From the hospital's perspective, since there was nothing to treat, it seemed appropriate to keep him under observation for a few days before discharging him, following the rules. Although the hospital provides porridge for meals, my grandfather can't eat much of it. Our family hopes they can at least provide IV nutrition. However, the hospital refuses to change their approach even upon request. Naturally, my grandfather is losing weight and becoming more immobile. If he is discharged like this, he might become bedridden at home. Our family wants him to receive nutritious meals and rehabilitation before being discharged. Still, I understand the hospital's position. There are no injuries to treat, and they cannot allocate resources to a patient who doesn't require active treatment, especially when there are other patients. To put it bluntly, while they could take measures to prolong his life, it seems like they believe it would be a futile effort.
It might be an extreme example, but I encountered moments on the same day that were unkind to both the child-rearing generation and the elderly. It was a very interesting day.

Bye!