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[quote=Anonymous]My in-laws are in their 80s, currently in pretty good shape. They live about 6 hours away from DC, and about 45-60 minutes outside of a city. Their other child, my BIL, also lives about 6 hours away from them.

They are doing fine, but they live in a rural area albeit in a planned community that is not officially a senior community, by is de facto. My point is that they have lots of neighbors but need to drive to get anywhere.

When I have asked DH if he has discussed the future with his parents, he shrugs it off. I have pointed out that they will not be able to drive forever and what happens when they start getting frail or worse? As far as I can tell, my in-laws haven't thought much about it either. They have some money but not tons.

I don't want to be dramatic, but I'd like to share some bad scenarios of what can happen if you don't plan for elderly care. Anyone have some?

FWIW, I am dealing with this with my own parents who have been much more proactive. My siblings and I know what they have planned and what their wishes are. I don't want DH and his brother to be caught off guard. They are both busy, live far away and not terribly communicative with one another. And, to be honest, I don't want it to fall on me to deal.[/quote]

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