" What happens to old people who can't afford a nursing home and don't have family ? " From " Quora Digest "

What happens to old people who can't afford a nursing home and don't have family? [ " I am 78 and live Alone in my big house of 30 years. The house is too big. The yard is too big. I can’t afford upkeep or a yard man. I hope to get one more summer of mowing the lawn before I absolutely can’t anymore. It takes me three days. I have three kids. I couldn’t live with my son as he is very critical of everything. My daughter lives out of state. I have one more daughter who might be able to live with me but she is unreliable. Costs of everything are rising. I barely get by on my SS check. I was an RN in hospitals for 43 years. I made good money. Now I know we can never count on savings, people, and costs of living. It’s tough. I would hope I would be brave enough to off myself when I can no longer take care of myself. I thank God every day for my strong body and mind and having a roof over my head and food on the table. I have been so fortunate in this way. My body is failing but I accept it. Bodies get old. Pain creeps in. I tolerate that as well. I live in a beautiful state and have three dogs to keep me company. I am blessed. " ]