Longer life in itself will not add to medicare costs, but social security costs increase with longevity. Therefore, aging will result in increased public spending. Today, we face placing our elderly parent(s) in a nursing home. Deciding the kind of care needed for an aging parent can be an emotional and financial burden for adult children with families of their own. But when that time comes and for whatever reason your loved one can no longer live independently, are nursing homes the best answer or are there other alternatives?
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Q1. What would be the best "quality of end-of-life" health care ? ex : Home Care, Assisted Living Facilities or Nursing Homes. Please share your opinions.
Q2. Would you place your elderly mother or father in a nursing home when they can’t care for themselves? Why or why not?
Q3. How would you select the appropriate facility for your elderly parent(s) so that they will get the kind of care that they need as their age and their health changes?
Q4. Do you think you will prefer living at a home for the aged for the rest of your life? Do you know what it costs per month?
Q5. Do you have any idea about rest -homes in Taiwan? Have you ever heard about Chang- Gung health Village and Ruen Fu retirement communities? Please visit these websites and tell us if they make any impression on you.
(長庚養生文化村) http://www.cgmh.com.tw/cgv/menu.HTM
(潤福生活新象) http://www.ruenfu.com.tw/shin/hours.htm
(銀髮住宅報導) http://www.c123.com.tw/kmportal-deluxe/ ... Part=12-17