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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're one and a half years into memory care and my mom's level of care just went up two levels due to noticeable decline and the progression of her dementia.  Cost of her care is now almost $14k a month.  Thankfully she and my dad scrimped and saved their whole lives, but she would be mortified if she was aware of the cost.  I thought last year was bad, just under $160k for her memory care and various hospitalizations/rehabs, etc.  This year looks like it's going to be worse.  We save our kids whole lives for college.  Triple that amount for elder care with no way to know how long those needs will last.

It's heartbreaking that she has dementia and her quality of life is so poor.  And in order to maintain that poor quality of life she has to burn through a lifetime of savings.  I really wish our country had alternative options.  I know I could probably find her a cheaper place, but she's ten minutes away from me (so I can visit often) and the care she receives truly is amazing.  I am just sad over the whole situation.

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Nurse here.  I have told my children MANY times, if this is my future, then they should do anything in their power to hasten my demise.  Dementia is a HORRIBLE disease and the quality of life that many "enjoy" is not worth it, for me, in my eyes[/quote]

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