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CountAllVotes

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Sat Sep 15, 2018, 12:09 PM Sep 2018

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out there!

A relative of mine recently decided to place their mother into an assisted living complex. She has been very sick/close to death.

The cost is over $4,000+ a month.

My relative said it is a lot cheaper than keeping her in a nursing home. The assisted living place is about 50 miles from where my relative now lives.

I guess assisted living is costly no matter where you live.

I was told to move to Missouri, the last place on the face of the earth I'd ever considered living.

That said, I hope I kick the bucket before it comes to this!

The system sucks so bad for those in the disability boat.

I sure wish I had some answers as I have no idea what to expect except my lifespan is said to be about 10+ years less due to the illness I have.

Oh well. They'll suck me dry before its over I am convinced!

How very disgusting!


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Assisted living costs [View all] CountAllVotes Sep 2018 OP
Unfettered capitalism... wcmagumba Sep 2018 #1
It is more than just that. While no doubt there is price abuse that goes on, even without that, it still_one Sep 2018 #7
And many caregivers are not well paid nt spooky3 Sep 2018 #16
absolutely. still_one Sep 2018 #18
It is expensive and that money is not going to the workers Bradshaw3 Sep 2018 #27
Just how could we control those expenses. What needs to be done is setup a social security type still_one Sep 2018 #28
My mom is in assisted living RazBerryBeret Sep 2018 #2
My BIL went through this recently CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #4
it IS totally sickening RazBerryBeret Sep 2018 #6
Agree. One option that may work for those needing spooky3 Sep 2018 #3
This sounds like a great option.... RazBerryBeret Sep 2018 #8
Indiana nt spooky3 Sep 2018 #13
That is what my BIL did CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #10
Glad he's doing so well! spooky3 Sep 2018 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #21
we have that too in our area. its a nice community. you have the option of buying a home in there drray23 Sep 2018 #17
Yes it is a major problem, and there are no easy answers. You indicated she has been very close to still_one Sep 2018 #5
The only way this can be solved is if a program such as social security is setup where people still_one Sep 2018 #9
There was no such thing as "assisted living" when my grandma was alive CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #11
I understand. The point I am making is for the future what needs to be done. The problem for still_one Sep 2018 #12
The place that retired me had long-term care available CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #15
That is the problem, also with LTC insurance. Which is why I suggested for future generation they still_one Sep 2018 #20
N.J. ---- $4 -7k, depending on level of service. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #19
My husband was drafted into the Korean war CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #22
No offense to your husband, but Germany was not combat. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #23
He was living in a tank for 2 years CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #30
I had a second thought about his eligibility for VA benfits. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #32
I know where it is CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #33
I don't know what inquiries you have made but if you haven't done so, 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #35
The only help we get is ................... CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #37
I have 2 close relatives who are nursing home administrators iamateacher Sep 2018 #24
This is why people REALLY do lose their homes BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #25
I have no "relatives" CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #34
How do people in other countries deal with this, I wonder? Ohiogal Sep 2018 #26
Other countries either assist their aging relatives in their own homes BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #36
That's actually inexpensive for assisted FailureToCommunicate Sep 2018 #29
Old age in her case is not a disability CountAllVotes Sep 2018 #31
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