When my mother and I toured assisted living centers together to see if she wanted to move from her apartment, I saw the wide range of offerings in my area. A couple of centers were so great I'd love to have moved in myself, if I could afford it. It seemed a great way to get pampered and not have to go out in horrible weather.
Well, she couldn't afford those any more than I could. But we did find one that suited her. It was very nice, if more modest. It was still expensive compared to her...
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My neighbor, Henry, lived in his little bungalow for nearly 50 years. He and his wife had raised a son in that home. Eventually, the... Read more »
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