We too have a number of elderly in or about to go to care homes.
All of those not in a care home have no desire to be in one and yet independent living is difficult. If only some people in the neighbourhood had time to pop in periodically. In the olden days (and still is in other countries like Spain) , family members would do that as they would live nearby. Modern living for better or for worse has discouraged the wider family unit. We all live/ work further away.
I don't know what the answer is.Special sheltered blocks of housing with on site wardens and nursing help? That you can sell when you die?
I would like to see more detail on these current suggestions before coming to a conclusion.
I have cited an example of a friends parents before. She had no money and had her costs all paid for in a care home. He(step dad) worked hard all his life as a self employed architect and saved. He pays in the same home and all his money has nearly gone. I wonder if he now wishes he had blown it on fast cars and expensive holidays.
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