All this talk about the horrors of divorce and terrible wives or ex-wives has convinced me not to get into a relationship and to only see SPs. There are just too many horror stories out there. But who will care for me in my old age? Friends tend to be helpful, but when severe problems emerge they are usually not available (in my old age, my friends are also likely going to be too old to help). Does anyone have any strategies for dealing with this issue?
Marriage Is Out, But Who will Care For Me In Old Age?
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Tell a niece or nephew that you have included them in your will as the sole beneficiary. That should grease the wheels. Then again they may end up helping you out of this world quicker.
Stay in good shape, have life insurance-yes life insurance, pay the premiums every year-make sure its whole life, not those that that are no good once you get so old. This way you got something to cash in if need be and have money to go to an old age home where they cook-clean for you.
What the fuck, once you are unable to care for yourself your time is almost up anyways. Having kids so they "be there for you later on" is about a stupid as you can get.
Oh, its not your kids but your spouse that is to care for you. Well one of you will die first, then what, boo hoo now my life is ruin without her-him.
What the fuck, once you are unable to care for yourself your time is almost up anyways. Having kids so they "be there for you later on" is about a stupid as you can get.
Oh, its not your kids but your spouse that is to care for you. Well one of you will die first, then what, boo hoo now my life is ruin without her-him.
One of the very first thing any financial advisor will tell you is that those cashable life insurance plans (I forget the proper name) is one of the worst investments you can buy. Buy term an invest the difference! And if you don't have any dependants then you don't even need term insurance.
Look after yourself...work hard, play hard, save money when you cant look after yourself anymore get a private nurse or nursing home to move into and enjoy
Clearly you havent been to the good ones. Some of them are unbelievable. Save your money and you too can live well in your old age. Doesnt have to be horrible
Honestly, sure there's excellent nursing homes, and plenty of other options. But I feel like you've had a fulfilling life and either you've done everything you wanted to do, or you can't do things that you want to do for whatever reason (mobility/financial), you can clear away all financial matters, take care of anyone who needs to be taken care off, have a nice last dinner, and then sip the finest scotch while you take enough painkillers to slip away. This is assuming, as the OP said, you have no kids or wife or other close family members. Hell, even if you do, I feel like it's humane than wasting away in a nursing home, even a nice one. At least you can choose your end on your terms, and if you can do it quick enough you can avoid dementia and Alzheimer's and the host of other dehabilitating diseases.
Ummmm no im not. But thanks anyway. I know there is a difference. There are amazing nursing homes if you have enough money.
