Can't Take Care! 4 Children in Surabaya Entrust Their Biological Mother to a Senior Home in Malang

The Shiro Copr Tragic fate was experienced by an elderly woman from Surabaya named Fatimah. She was left by her own child in a nursing home. Her story went viral on social media and triggered sympathy from netizens.

The story of Fatimah was first shared by Arief Camra, the chairman of the Griya Lansia Foundation, to several social media platforms, including Instagram. In a video lasting less than five minutes, Arief shared the process of picking up Fatimah.

"Don't be sad, don't be shocked, and don't get emotional. Today, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, there is a complete transfer of the mother to a senior home by her four biological children," said Arief, quoted from an Instagram post @ariefcamra, Thursday (17/7).

Arief picked up Fatimah at Pabean Cantian, Surabaya. There, he met Fatimah's second child, named Lukman Arif, 39 years old. Arief asked again whether the child's decision to entrust his mother was final.

"From the story, you (you) have four siblings, why isn't there anyone who takes care of your mother," asked Arief. "Actually, there is, but I don't have a house right now," replied Lukman.

Arief said that the elderly home he manages is actually intended for caring for elderly people who are alone or have no family. However, the mediation has reached an impasse, and Fatimah's children are passing the responsibility back and forth.

"But because these four children couldn't find a common ground, I am willing to take care of them, provided there is a full handover, you (you) must not visit and must not be informed when (the mother) dies," said Arief.

Lukman just stood there and nodded helplessly. He agreed to the conditions given by Arief Camra so that his mother could receive better treatment. "Agreed," he replied.

Arief also reminded of the consequences of total handover. He explained that activities at the Senior Home are open. In other words, Arief shared the process of picking up, caring for, and burying the elderly on social media.

"So if it gets crowded later, you can't protest, because there's no common ground. It's better that Auntie (Fatimah) doesn't have anyone to take care of her, okay?" asked Arief. "Okay," replied Lukman, and they shook hands. (*)