Thanks for reading and for your concern. Yes, caring for our aging population is a challenge. Since I started this caregivng you wouldn't believe of how many people I've read about who are in a similar sitution. There are few options. There is Medicaid paying for a nursing home, if a person has very few financial resources. If people plan ahead, they can by long term care insurance. A good reason for people to plan for their future and old age. Luckily this week I have hired people to come in every day. I'm glad I can care for my mother in a loving home instead of having to place her somewhere, but you touch on some valid points.