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In reply to the discussion: Assisted living costs [View all]still_one
(92,116 posts)28. Just how could we control those expenses. What needs to be done is setup a social security type
that everyone contributes to during their life that will be used exclusively for LTC should that individual require it
Doubtful that will happen in this environment though. We will have our hands full trying to prevent Social Security and Medicare from being destroyed
Until the populace wises up, progress will happen very slowly
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It is more than just that. While no doubt there is price abuse that goes on, even without that, it
still_one
Sep 2018
#7
Just how could we control those expenses. What needs to be done is setup a social security type
still_one
Sep 2018
#28
we have that too in our area. its a nice community. you have the option of buying a home in there
drray23
Sep 2018
#17
Yes it is a major problem, and there are no easy answers. You indicated she has been very close to
still_one
Sep 2018
#5
The only way this can be solved is if a program such as social security is setup where people
still_one
Sep 2018
#9
I understand. The point I am making is for the future what needs to be done. The problem for
still_one
Sep 2018
#12