The True Cost of At-Home Caregiving

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via Alzheimer's Daily News

The True Cost of At-Home Caregiving

(Source: NPR) - Walk through any nursing home, and your first thought might be:

" I need to take care of Mom myself. "

Few people want to turn over a loved one to institutional care. No matter how

good the nursing home, it may seem cold and impersonal - and very expensive. But

making the choice to provide care yourself is fraught with financial risks and

personal sacrifices. Those who become full-time caregivers often look back and

wish they had taken the time to better understand the financial position they

would be getting themselves into.

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http://www.npr.org/2012/05/01/151472617/discovering-the-true-cost-of-at-home-car\

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