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booksgamesandstuff t1_itary5a wrote

Reply to comment by tahlyn in Failing nursing homes to face tougher penalties by Thetimmybaby

... My divorced, very independent mother worked til she was 78. Her Social Security was max'd out and she had a pension from her years working at Rockwell and Boeing. She thought she would be ok... Yes, she qualified for many of the programs available in PA because of the lottery funding but still didn't have enough for a decent facility in her last years. She spent her last year with me, at my house and I think she resented every minute of it. We had an aide come in twice a week, but I had no help from family. Until you're there, don't judge.

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sluttyjamjams73 t1_itcabeh wrote

OP obviously isn't talking about your specific, single case. Unless is't actually an attack on you, don't react.

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booksgamesandstuff t1_itcrlfg wrote

That was not an attack, and I do know how this ended up for several senior citizens. My point was to not generalize. Every situation is different, and while most people do try to prepare, the reality at the end becomes the same for all. You’re well-off enough that money isn’t a concern for you or your family…OR what you thought would be sufficient for your needs will always go towards end of life medical needs until they run out. Then you go to whatever facility you and family can afford…and it’s not a pretty picture for anyone.

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