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    Retirement Villages.. Preying on the Elderly?

    good luck strongman to you and your mother. completely understand her desire to feel safe in her home and sounds as if the new home will meet that need. do let us know how it goes. it may also assist others. value of this forum is word of mouth personal experiences.
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    Retirement Villages.. Preying on the Elderly?

    strongman she is fortunate to have you to assist her. can understand the appeal of these places, often called lifestyle villages in sa. just good to understand what is actually being supplied and paid for. as others have said big difference between the purely accommodation places and those that...
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    Retirement Villages.. Preying on the Elderly?

    from what I can gather each state has different rules re these facilities. also not all so called retirement villages are run the same way. Some offer other services for a fee, meals, laundry etc. some are next to long term care facilities but it cannot be assumed a bed will be available when...
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    Retirement Villages.. Preying on the Elderly?

    definitely get independent advice before signing any contract. also have a very clear understanding about what all the costs mean, now and into the future. it really is only a licence to occupy not ownership of the property. also the monthly fees can change over time. some find it expensive to...
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