No, lots of people do not feel similar. You may also be out of touch.
I'm not saying that robots can't help care for them, but rather that the proposed uses of robotics are optimizing for problems that are ultimately not the most important problems to those nearing death.
What exactly is your objection? It seems you are complaining both the robots will take over tasks and that they won't take over the important tasks
Should elderly not have dishwashers because it isnt the most important problem?
How do you feel about letting your parents use a dishwasher versus doing the dishes for them?
What about letting them see a doctor instead of taking care of all their medical issues yourself?
Obviously the task that is being outsourced matters. Nobody cares if a robot is taking out the trash. If this allows people more time to focus on real interactions, then that's a good thing
If that is what the above poster meant, they should have stated it more clearly because it did not come through.
Elderly need a lot of help with a lot of things. Maybe it's the trash, maybe it's helping them find their keys or remembering to take their medication.
What did you think they meant? I assume that if someone meant we need robots to provide companionship or emotional support for the elderly, they would say that instead.
A nurse who administers medication, prepares meals, and gets them out of the house and checks on their well being. Full time care for the elderly.
Family can still do the parts they want.