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I have an example from Ukraine, where an acquaintance of mine spent insane amount of money on "care" on her elderly, sick grandmother (90+) yo. When public hosp
by galkk 6y ago
I have an example from Ukraine, where an acquaintance of mine spent insane amount of money on "care" on her elderly, sick grandmother (90+) yo. When public hospitals refused to continue care due to uselessness, she took her grandmother to private ones, who happily took her miney, and couldn't stop.
It was about 10 years ago. Acquaintance's monthly salary was about $700 (that's Ukraine, after all), so she took debt etc.
6 months later and $15k in debt, grandmother still died.
I had a lot of sad thoughts about entire situation - I understand the wish to help loved one. I understand the wish to live. I understand that it was much easier for me to look more objectively at the entire situation...
I hope if my time will come, I won't be a burden for my family and will be able to make conscious decision.
- foogazi 6y agoIt’s a sad situation all around. Do you trust the public professional or start paying? Then once you start paying - how can you stop?