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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They will eventually need to hire care or move into a place that can offer care.  None of my siblings or I live anywhere near my parents.  They live in a CCRC and they hire outside help to go to appointments and help with misc tasks around the house.  My parents are still physically mostly independent but mentally they're starting to slip.  They're in a place that has memory care if need be.  [/quote]

I live across country from parents.  Other sibling is not nearby and is helpless and cannot be counted on for assistance.  They didn't want to move near us (from where they have lived for 45+ years).  I get that.  So we paid the entry fee for them to get into a CCRC.  They are living a luxury life (were frugal and lower MC all their lives, I ate free lunch at school for 4 years).  They love where they are.  If they fall or have medical issues---one was not able to sit up/get out of bed one night---other hit the pager/buzzer they keep on them and help was there in 1 minute and staff stays with them until ambulance arrives.  Staff would have driven healthy parent to hospital if it was needed.   So far they are good in independent living, but so nice to know that if/when they need additional care, they are guaranteed a spot and it will be a smooth transition---no waiting/searching for a nursing facility if they need surgery.  
Also nice knowing they have transportation to the grocery store if needed and to doctor appt (for a fee for the doctor appt).  Basically it's the four seasons of adult care, and I take comfort in knowing they will be taken care of despite me being 8-10 hours away from them.  [/quote]

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