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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are there any countries out there that provide an equivalent level/amount of care for the elderly as one would expect at one of these expensive facilities but for a much more reasonable cost?  Or is this a US thing?[/quote]

My neighbor is of Indian descent and her father still lives in India.  Apparently, the gov. provides 24 hr care for him (he's 90+).  He can't come to the US anymore b/c they can no longer buy temporary health ins. for him.  And he gets better care in India.  [/quote]

He was likely a govt worker to get that.  But it doesn't matter really because in India you can spend the equivalent of ~$500 USD/month and have excellent round the clock nursing care--typically 2 nurses that work opposing shifts.  That would cost $20K+/month in US, likely closer to $30K and no guarantee that the nurses don't just not show up---nursing care is hard to get consistency for only $25/hour.  [/quote]

I am Indian and you are painting a really rosy picture here. The poverty in India is shocking to me when I go back. The reason why things are so cheap is because the average Indian lives on a few dollars a day and the entire country has rampant slavery and extreme labor abuses. Most likely said nurse heads home to a slum at night.

Most Indians are taken care of by extended family not just out of necessity, but out of tradition. [/quote]

I'm well aware of the poverty in India.  Married into an Indian family. I agree most are taken care of by the family, but the fact is you can still get good in home care for a decent price.    Just like most UMC have a "driver" because it's only $250USD/month, and still relatively cheap for UMC+ Indians.  When you hire the in home help, you are providing them a safe, reliable job and paying them more than no job.  We hired actual nurses, not just a warm body to be there.  These were  nurses who had completed their degree and training.  They were happy to work in this environment rather than a hospital and they became family (we treated them well).  Brought them to USA when ILs came where they lived in our homes---we provided everything and paid them well, and when ILs passed, we worked to get them the documentation for them to remain in the USA and continue their lives here.  Win-win for everyone.  They were extremely well treated and  are forever grateful for being able to come to the USA.  Their being our family nurses put their lives on a whole new trajectory. [/quote]

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