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14. Your Mom's situation sounds ideal.

Reply to blaze (Reply #12)

Wed Nov 16, 2016, 02:06 AM

Nov 2016

I identify strongly with the problems of upkeep of a home. - It takes a lot of one's time and energy, both of which are limited and who wants to spend valuable time on housekeeping and maintenance, when self-maintenance - which I call survival- can take all the energy one has.

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Guess I'm too young worstexever Nov 2016 #3

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My Mom blaze Nov 2016 #12

Your Mom's situation sounds ideal. No Vested Interest Nov 2016 #14

Still live in own home at advanced age northoftheborder Nov 2016 #7

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I hear you, and realize there's much to what you say. No Vested Interest Nov 2016 #10

My main concern is outliving my money. trof Nov 2016 #11

I can understand that can be a major concern. No Vested Interest Nov 2016 #15