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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She has some money put away for her care, but not enough to last more than four years. I worry she might end up in a Medicare run facility (nursing home) if she lives that long. [/quote]

Although they are not great, at that point in her life she'll be so out if it she won't likely know what is going on. Most people that go to Medicaid facilities only end up living a few weeks/couple of months as it is.[/quote]
This is a terrible take. Because someone doesn’t remember or communicate in the same way doesn’t mean they don’t feel themselves sitting in feces, or experience terror when an aid screams at them. Not all Medicaid beds are horrible, not every expensive place is safe, but everyone who loves their elder worries about a bad situation.

OP, you have been a devoted caretaker, and it sounds like you have reached the end of your ability to take care of your mom at home. So yes, you should start looking at facilities. Please don’t just liquidate assets (if she has them) and start paying. See a good financial advisor and see if you can make the assets work for her. I know it’s a relief and also difficult to let go. [/quote]

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