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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I worry that even though DH and I have enough to potentially die leaving a lot behind, I don’t know what the future brings regarding healthcare expenses/needs. [b]A friend’s 66 yr old DW recently had a stroke[/b] and even with Medicare paying for almost everything up front, over time her extreme physical and mental disabilities will wipe them out. This worries me — healthcare costs and money not being what it used to be — and keeps me from spending.[/quote]

Do you know the life expectancy of someone who has a stroke at 66? I'm just curious because I keep hearing people being afraid they'll be stuck with long term medical bills, but I can't imagine many people living to 100 years old with severe medical issues at 66. According to this website, only about 50% of people live past 5 years post stroke. https://www.healthline.com/health/stroke/stroke-prognosis [/quote]

Yeah, but that’s 50% who do, and that 5 years can cost a fortune if you want even decent care for your loved one.[/quote]

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