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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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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
Just how could we control those expenses. What needs to be done is setup a social security type
still_one
Sep 2018
#28
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
I understand. The point I am making is for the future what needs to be done. The problem for
still_one
Sep 2018
#12