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Elder-caregivers

Trueblue Texan

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10. No one notices the situation of our elders...

Reply to NQAS (Original post)

Wed Nov 10, 2021, 08:00 AM

Nov 2021

...until they are dropped into the middle of it. I've seen so many middle aged folks have to quit their jobs to take care of aging parents. This puts them into abject poverty. It's a hidden issue in our society for the most part, but I see it all the time. The Biden plans address this issue. Pray they both pass.

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Elder care, such as it is [View all] NQAS Nov 2021 OP

Sounds like there may be aequate resources to cover some sort of 'care,' elleng Nov 2021 #1

I think you are right about the medicare coverage. Your mother Tomconroy Nov 2021 #2

Many hospitals have social service snowybirdie Nov 2021 #3

Thanks all NQAS Nov 2021 #4

I don't have any advice but . . . zuul Nov 2021 #5

We're a few blocks down that road, hon... slightlv Nov 2021 #6

Apply Rebl2 Nov 2021 #7

review her documents and finances IbogaProject Nov 2021 #8

You've received some good advice here. I'll add a few notes: No Vested Interest Nov 2021 #9

No one notices the situation of our elders... Trueblue Texan Nov 2021 #10

Update NQAS Nov 2021 #11

I don't know if this helps, but here's my story dem in texas Dec 2021 #12