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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am from a rural place.  FWIW, family tends to do a lot more care there, when possible.  It is also far easier/cheaper to hire day help.  My aunt, who is a bit slow but reliable, took care of my grandma and now her job is taking care of other old people for $12 an hour.  She loves to pamper them, cook meals, and isn’t afraid of the dirty work.

The rest of the family supplements her.  My dad gives her half a beef (so like 300 lbs of grass fed Angus from his farm) per year and reroofed her house when it needed it.  She has a large garden.

Many families take care of each other this way and I will care for my parents when they need it.  My brother will probably care for dad, and I will get mom as they are divorced.  I have already cared for her through several surgeries.  It is just what families do.  At some point, though, people require too much care to make it feasible.  My grandfather had a stroke and there was no way to care for him at home.  My grandmother died of cancer and we could staff her with assistance from churches and hospice finding people.[/quote]

You clearly have no idea what its like to take care of someone with moderate dementia with no help.  If you can afford to pay for help, yes that makes it easier but you really don't have any idea.[/quote]

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