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appalachiablue

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4. The attorney will be able to direct you to resources for your needs,

Sun May 5, 2019, 09:16 PM

May 2019

and it's good you have contacts and means. Plenty of Americans are aging alone, and yes younger relatives often cannot assist family members due to work- life schedules, distance, and more.

I read a few years ago how in the Netherlands college students were saving costs by using housing near elders and helping them with light errands, tasks and for socializing-- kind of an 'au pair' program but with seniors. Also saw this mentioned re matching seniors in the US. Thanks for the post, very helpful information.

It's best and a must, to prepare cuz 'Old age ain't for sissies!' as Bette Davis said.

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Interesting story MaryMagdaline May 2019 #1

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The attorney will be able to direct you to resources for your needs, appalachiablue May 2019 #4

Interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2019 #5

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Oh, I have a will. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2019 #7

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