Last year, a retired schoolteacher moved her parents from Michigan to northern Illinois to live with her. For the past year, she was traveling two times each month to provide care for this eighty-six year old couple, including coordinating medical services and meals. In conversations with her family members, the teacher remarked, "If I were not already retired, I would have to quit my job to continue this way!" This retired teacher:
A)is in an unusual situation because there are more persons entering the workforce with childcare issues than with taking care of aging Americans.
B)is like a growing number of families whose households are caring for aging parents and relatives.
C) will benefit by all the affordable elder care facilities that cost about $20,000 per year.
D)should be advised that Medicare and Medicaid are covering all medical expenses for person 65 years and older, so she should not be

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The teacher is part of a growing number of families who are taking care of aging parents and relatives. This phenomenon is becoming more common as people live longer and need more assistance with daily tasks. While there may be elder care facilities available, they are not always affordable or suitable for everyone's needs. Additionally, while Medicare and Medicaid do cover medical expenses for those over 65, they do not cover all costs associated with elder care.

Last Year, a Retired Schoolteacher Moved Her Parents from Michigan