The Many Costs of Long-Term Care

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Tue, January 02, 2007

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A fascinating caregiving article on the New York Times Web site has grabbed a lot of attention in the past few days. Titled “Elder-Care Costs Deplete Savings of a Generation,” and written by Jane Gross, the article ran December 30, 2006. The elder-care article begins with the following: “To c...

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Bill

1/11/07 10:32pm

Same thing here - 10 years from diagnosis to death for my mom with dementia. 8+ years institutionalized, most of that time requiring intermediate nursing-level care. The only reason we didn't go bankrupt was that I moved her to a private geriatric clinic in Mexico. It offered 2x the caregivers for 1/2 of the price here in the U.S. Many people should take that option, but few will.

Carol Bradley Bursack

1/12/07 12:18pm

That's an interesting option, Bill. I'm sure many wouldn't consider it for several reasons, one of which is that the elder wouldn't be near friends and relatives. Location would matter. But it worked for you, and I truly congratulate you on your innovative thinking. More than that, I congratulate you on your caregiving and commitment. All the best, Carol

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