So now you are a life-long nursing home resident

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The discussion centers on concerns about the prospect of living in a nursing home for the remainder of one's life. Participants express a strong desire to avoid this scenario, emphasizing a commitment to finding alternatives. There is a focus on the importance of longevity in family history, with some expressing confidence in maintaining health and independence into old age. Financial considerations are also highlighted, with uncertainty about affording nursing home care if needed. The overall sentiment reflects a determination to seek out options that allow for a better quality of life as one ages.
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What will you do when you find yourself in a nursing home for the remainder of your life?
 
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I'm not going that route, trust me...whatever I have to do.
 
I'm hoping to avoid that fate, the women in my family tend to live very long, able bodied lives right up to the end.
 
Survive as best I can. I'm not sure where I'll get the money to be able to afford to live in a nursing home, though. Probably I won't make to that age.
 
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