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The Real Cost of Elder Care in Ontario

We are living longer than we ever imagined or planned for financially. The life expectancy of a female born in the 1920’s was 61 years of age – my Mom is now 90.  My own current life expectancy is 74.  If I live 29 years longer than expected, like my Mom – I may live to 103. Doesn’t really sound like a problem, does it.  It could become a significant problem for those who aren’t prepared. I didn't plan to live over a century – did you?                                                                                                                      We are the generation of “live for today” while planning for tomorrow.  We like to spend money on our k...