As we all age gracefully.. something to think about
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Daedalus77
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Arden said:No way! But, I designed this scooter just for you!
(Maybe I should secure a patent?)
How clever. I nominate you hotel activities director.
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Arden said:
ROFLMAO
I wonder, does it come in blue?
(I'm sorry, I had to say it)
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bunny bondage said:
Actually this may be true of nursing homes too.
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I know this thread was done in jest, but there are many newer types of retirement options out there - in the US, at least. Not all require selling the family farm, but unfortunately, some still do.
For nursing home care based on government, state, social security or medicaid or medicare funding, you do have to deplete your resources first in many instances. I worked with a girl in the early 1980s whose mother had MS. Her father only wanted to get daily in-home nursing assistance for his wife, not a room in a fancy care facility. He loved her, and wanted her to be at home where she was comfortable. The state of Iowa informed him he made about $5000.00 too much each year to qualify for assistance. He made less than $35 grand a year, and was still paying a mortgage on the farm. His lawyer told him he'd have to sell the farm and file bankruptcy to qualify. He refused, and took care of his wife on his own until her death a few years later.
I've watched my Mother's sister journey into the realm of Alzheimer's over the past 9 years. For the first few years, it was only forgetfulness... no one took it seriously until it progressed to a more serious stage where she was forgetting to care for herself, her bills, etc. Fast forward 7 years. She moved back up North to stay with another son's family (the one she had moved in with was a jerk). The wife in that household works as a nutrition specialist in a local nursing home. She attended adult daycare at their facility for almost two years... then the day came where she began to wander at night. Luckily, there was a full fledged nursing facility associated with the adult day care center. She did not have to deplete her modest resources to move in. But, there were legal documents signed concerning the fact that the state would pay after her personal funds ran out. The nice thing is that this once vibrant, outgoing lady who loved to jitterbug (and loved Elvis, lol) has found her niche. She's the queen of the nursing home today - they all love her despite her diminishing mental capacity. She is happier there than she has been at either of her son's homes for the past 5 years.
Now, for the other side. My Dad's sister, twice widowed long before her current age of 85, clung to her far Northside Chicago brownstone forever, finally selling it about 20 years ago. Moved to a small apartment in a changing neighborhood. But, she worked full time until almost 2 years ago, and managed to hang on to her money from the sale of the brownstone despite a bout with identity theft a few years back. (Someone stole documents from her mailbox, and exploited the data) She was also afraid to retire, afraid of becoming stagnant and losing the desire to live life to its fullest. My Dad, who is just a hair younger, got on her butt and told her to find a decent place to live, to retire to.
They found an historic hotel in her far north suburb of Chicago that had just been completely renovated into a retirement community. She had to buy her apartment like a condominium. Everything is new, meals are served in the elegant old dining room three times a day, messages are taken by the front desk, etc. (The lobby, btw, is drop-dead gorgeous by 1920s standards... marble tiles, classical columns, original chandeliers, and even a fountain) For that area, the cost was no more than buying any other 1 bdr. condominium available for non retirees. The really nice part is that they have medical personnel on call 24 hours, and a full-fledged nursing facility across the street for those that need it. I had the chance to visit her twice in the past couple of years. The first time, when she was still working, I told her she should take a job sellling apartments in the hotel. Last year, when we went to her grandson's wedding, she was doing exactly that. She finally quit her job and the 60 minute daily commute, and was being paid to sell space in her residence hotel. She has an income, and a purpose to live. Way to go, M______!
I guess the point I'm trying to make is that you don't have to lose everything here to live in a retirement community. There are even new retirement communities built in the US that cater to seniors, with real houses and condo's, golf courses, etc.... and medical care available 24/7. No residents under 50 (for example) allowed.
Kind of reverse descrimination if you have kids, lol... and, in a country where only 20 years ago families with kids were blocked from the nicest apartment communities. I think we will continue to see improvements with time.
For nursing home care based on government, state, social security or medicaid or medicare funding, you do have to deplete your resources first in many instances. I worked with a girl in the early 1980s whose mother had MS. Her father only wanted to get daily in-home nursing assistance for his wife, not a room in a fancy care facility. He loved her, and wanted her to be at home where she was comfortable. The state of Iowa informed him he made about $5000.00 too much each year to qualify for assistance. He made less than $35 grand a year, and was still paying a mortgage on the farm. His lawyer told him he'd have to sell the farm and file bankruptcy to qualify. He refused, and took care of his wife on his own until her death a few years later.
I've watched my Mother's sister journey into the realm of Alzheimer's over the past 9 years. For the first few years, it was only forgetfulness... no one took it seriously until it progressed to a more serious stage where she was forgetting to care for herself, her bills, etc. Fast forward 7 years. She moved back up North to stay with another son's family (the one she had moved in with was a jerk). The wife in that household works as a nutrition specialist in a local nursing home. She attended adult daycare at their facility for almost two years... then the day came where she began to wander at night. Luckily, there was a full fledged nursing facility associated with the adult day care center. She did not have to deplete her modest resources to move in. But, there were legal documents signed concerning the fact that the state would pay after her personal funds ran out. The nice thing is that this once vibrant, outgoing lady who loved to jitterbug (and loved Elvis, lol) has found her niche. She's the queen of the nursing home today - they all love her despite her diminishing mental capacity. She is happier there than she has been at either of her son's homes for the past 5 years.
Now, for the other side. My Dad's sister, twice widowed long before her current age of 85, clung to her far Northside Chicago brownstone forever, finally selling it about 20 years ago. Moved to a small apartment in a changing neighborhood. But, she worked full time until almost 2 years ago, and managed to hang on to her money from the sale of the brownstone despite a bout with identity theft a few years back. (Someone stole documents from her mailbox, and exploited the data) She was also afraid to retire, afraid of becoming stagnant and losing the desire to live life to its fullest. My Dad, who is just a hair younger, got on her butt and told her to find a decent place to live, to retire to.
They found an historic hotel in her far north suburb of Chicago that had just been completely renovated into a retirement community. She had to buy her apartment like a condominium. Everything is new, meals are served in the elegant old dining room three times a day, messages are taken by the front desk, etc. (The lobby, btw, is drop-dead gorgeous by 1920s standards... marble tiles, classical columns, original chandeliers, and even a fountain) For that area, the cost was no more than buying any other 1 bdr. condominium available for non retirees. The really nice part is that they have medical personnel on call 24 hours, and a full-fledged nursing facility across the street for those that need it. I had the chance to visit her twice in the past couple of years. The first time, when she was still working, I told her she should take a job sellling apartments in the hotel. Last year, when we went to her grandson's wedding, she was doing exactly that. She finally quit her job and the 60 minute daily commute, and was being paid to sell space in her residence hotel. She has an income, and a purpose to live. Way to go, M______!
I guess the point I'm trying to make is that you don't have to lose everything here to live in a retirement community. There are even new retirement communities built in the US that cater to seniors, with real houses and condo's, golf courses, etc.... and medical care available 24/7. No residents under 50 (for example) allowed.
Kind of reverse descrimination if you have kids, lol... and, in a country where only 20 years ago families with kids were blocked from the nicest apartment communities. I think we will continue to see improvements with time.
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Arden said:No way! But, I designed this scooter just for you!
(Maybe I should secure a patent?)
See next page....
It's perfect!!!
I'll take 2...
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Arden said:Originally posted by Red...
ROFLMAO
I wonder, does it come in blue?
(I'm sorry, I had to say it)
Does baby blue go with your hair?
Ummmmm
no
redelicious
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Arden said:Ordering one for a friend? Inquiring minds want to know!
Oh no, not at this point.
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Can always supplement the income at the Holiday Inn writing our lifestyle memoirs and giving classes to the up and coming generation of flogging enthusiasts....think they would pay well for all those years of experience and tales.
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Something else I thought about - my memory will be so bad, every time someone tells me a story, it will be new again the next day if it is repeated. I will never be bored.
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I'm gonna post...ummm...I forgot what I was gonna post...
Is it time for pudding yet?
Is it time for pudding yet?
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BrightFlower said:
Had a friend whose mother had dementia....she said the wonderful thing about it was she had a gift someone had given her and each day she opened it again, and didn't remember receiving it before, so was overjoyed and surprised all over again...it was the happiest moment of her day everyday. Seems sad to others, but for her it was a source of pleasure that could not be replaced.
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Johnny Mayberry said:
You can't have any pudding if you don't eat your meat
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You! Yes, YOU! Stand still laddie!BrightFlower said:
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Arden said:Scribbles out an order... any special modifications?
*ahem*
Well now....
Is this a case where bigger would be better?
With all the water retention and such with old age....
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Chain length
Just think... the length of the chain that runs from the nipple clamps through the belly button ring won't need to be nearly as long when we're old. LMAO
Gravity is inevitable ladies.
Just think... the length of the chain that runs from the nipple clamps through the belly button ring won't need to be nearly as long when we're old. LMAO
Gravity is inevitable ladies.
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