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Sadly it seems things have changed so rapidly once one had to plan for a decent pension and now we must plan for a few years beyond that, not so easy as it appears. One never thinks of being really old until the time comes. At least your group are tentatively exploring possibilities Pat.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 29, 2014 at 12:24 AM
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PatB
I wouldn't be able to afford another place, but Kabu and I have each other so we should be able to keep looking out for one another. You need help c'mon up here and we'll look after you kiddo.
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 28, 2014 at 7:39 PM
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Yes, we do need more people like her, and more rest homes like hers.
posted by
adnohr
on May 28, 2014 at 5:54 PM
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She is very positive and sounds a caring person. However I personally could never afford to pay for that sort of care, and of course one would still have to wait to get into a facility of choice. They never have an empty bed for more than as long as it takes to clean the area and make up the bed. Last year when Wiley was so sick they told me there is a two and a half year wait to get into anywhere. but not to worry me being a nurse I could take care of my husband.
posted by
Kabu
on May 28, 2014 at 4:42 PM
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Pat
An important issue! As we're experiencing a demographic shift where the proportion of the elderly and aged is increasing everywhere in the West, having adequate housing and care available is paramount...
posted by
Nautikos
on May 28, 2014 at 10:14 AM
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