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[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]

I have family that got their parents green cards and they eventually became citizens. Now in their 80s, they qualify for Medicaid but the quality of care and services is terrible!  Doctors appointments take forever.  One of the parents needs extensive care - can't walk properly, needs someone to walk him to the bathroom (may fall and has fallen down several times if no one is watching, etc.) - but according to medicaid doctors not at a point, not enough to be recommended for a care facility.  They complain about awesome things would have been in India - 24/7 care, same day access doctors/specialists and hospitals, etc.  but can't return because all kids are here and no one in India to take care of them. [/quote]

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