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This is something that near and dear to me, because I'm living it now.
My 94 years old grandfather on my fathers side has become debilitated. His wife, my grandmother, passed on two years ago, and now it's only him. Six months ago, he suffered a fall. He's a veteran. The veteran's hospital turned him away, because they lacked the room.
So he went to another hospital and is expected to pay out of pocket.
He also does not want to live in a home.
A social worker advised us to expend all his assets, and that the state would step in. His assets are expended. The state isn't stepping in. A state representative outright said, they aren't paying for full time care. Plus, they're taking his social security checks.
When asked how he can live on nothing, the rep said "The state doesn't care!" Not an exaggeration, he said exactly that.
So now we've got a crippled old man, who can't look after himself, being left alone for large parts of the day because we, his family, all have jobs. He's still being hounded for 60-80 thousands for his six month hospital visit, which they'll never get because he has no assets or money.
Of course, we're looking after him as best we can, but this is the reality for end of life care. It's only a luxury the rich can afford.
My 94 years old grandfather on my fathers side has become debilitated. His wife, my grandmother, passed on two years ago, and now it's only him. Six months ago, he suffered a fall. He's a veteran. The veteran's hospital turned him away, because they lacked the room.
So he went to another hospital and is expected to pay out of pocket.
He also does not want to live in a home.
A social worker advised us to expend all his assets, and that the state would step in. His assets are expended. The state isn't stepping in. A state representative outright said, they aren't paying for full time care. Plus, they're taking his social security checks.
When asked how he can live on nothing, the rep said "The state doesn't care!" Not an exaggeration, he said exactly that.
So now we've got a crippled old man, who can't look after himself, being left alone for large parts of the day because we, his family, all have jobs. He's still being hounded for 60-80 thousands for his six month hospital visit, which they'll never get because he has no assets or money.
Of course, we're looking after him as best we can, but this is the reality for end of life care. It's only a luxury the rich can afford.