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Millennials and Gen Z are not ready for when our parents will need long term care. Medicare doesn’t cover that
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Anonymous 18w

Jfc, TIL there’s long-term care insurance 😭

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 18w

It’s very expensive and requires a cognitive test to even be considered for coverage. If your parent already has signs of dementia, they are screwed. Memory care costs more than 10k a month rn.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 18w

Jeeeeesus Christ that’s insane

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 18w

we’re approaching that with my grandmother soon. she’s not going to be able to go on living alone for much longer.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 18w

Do you think she’s able to pass a cognitive test that involves memorizing something and then saying it back maybe a minute later

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 18w

maybe but that confidence is dwindling monthly at this point.

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