Reply #31: Your story is an excellent example of why we need to expand Medicare to cover

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extended care in a nursing home if needed. most people prefer to be at home, but sometimes it just can't be done, even with respite aid.

I can see using income such as social security to pay for part of the care. Some money should be left for clothes and small purchases, maybe trips to the park or whatever
I can't see stripping away a lifetime of assets.