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wordpix

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5. my 87 yo mom's SS and Medicare cover only a small % of her costs

Reply to Common Sense Party (Original post)

Mon Jun 4, 2012, 04:01 PM

Jun 2012

She's not only old but she also has advanced Alzheimer's and has been to the doc and emergency room not only for Alz. regularly but also for falls and small strokes. She needs 24-7 care. If I provide it, I can't work so we hire people and that is VERY expensive. If you're old and you go to a state-run institution, don't expect good care. I've heard many horror stories.

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Living on Social Security & Medicare: The Reality [View all] Common Sense Party Jan 2012 OP

Since everyone's retirement accounts have lost money in the long run that is a fools errand. kickysnana Jan 2012 #1

Accounts have lost money in the short run, not the long run. Common Sense Party Jan 2012 #2

People below a minimum income can't save... oysterbay Apr 2013 #8

++ cbrer Feb 2012 #3

We need to get the economy going. OllieLotte Jun 2012 #4

government policies are often regressive... oysterbay Apr 2013 #9

my 87 yo mom's SS and Medicare cover only a small % of her costs wordpix Jun 2012 #5

I have heard the horror stories as well. I'm sorry your mom has to go through that. Common Sense Party Jun 2012 #6

how much do you expect min wage workers to save? oysterbay Apr 2013 #7