You have to be rich to get old comfortably in America. Otherwise, get ready for becoming a pauper and wrecking your loved ones' lives. https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/dying-broke-facing-financial-ruin-as-costs-soar-for-elder-care/
Kaiser Health News and the NY Times collaborated on this story that will enrage you -- but should also make you question our budget and policy priorities, which are unsustainable in every way.
Dan Gillmor /
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