The cost of senior care: Why aging farmers fear the nursing home
Briefly

Cindie Haakenson expressed her relief with her husband receiving care at the Heart of America center but is anxious about affording it post a year.
Cindie shared her fears about selling their family farm, emphasizing the emotional weight of potentially losing a legacy that has survived for over 130 years.
Robert Moore highlighted that many seniors, especially farmers, face daunting choices regarding long-term care due to insufficient support and costly care options.
One-third of Americans aged 65 and older will require nursing home care, with its high cost often falling outside Medicare coverage, leading to financial stress.
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