Re: cost of aging

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:45:06 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > On Sat, 25 Jul 2026, robert wrote:
 >  >  > From: Noelle <noelle>
 >  >  > Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:22:48 -0700 (PDT)
 >  >  >
 >  >  > https://wapo.st/4b6IwMO
 >  > 
 >  > Maybe Flora shouldn't bother with a trust since there will be nothing
 >  > left.
 >  > 
 >  > Again, this brings up the question of whether there should be a dementia
 >  > clause in the advanced health directive.  I mean, what's the point of
 >  > spending down savings to keep someone living like a vegetable?
 >  > 
 >  > Do you think we can ask Alty about such "an escape clause"?
 >
 > yes. But I think you should look up if there is such a thing as a 
 > dementia clause. Thinking of hospice in that a doctor estimates that 
 > you have 6 months or less to live. 

This page says that including a dementia clause in your advanced health
care directive is legal in Ca:

 https://endoflifechoicesca.org/planning-ahead/dementia-directive/

 >  > W.r.t. using medicaid: I guess we never really discussed long-term health
 >  > care with my mom.  Perhaps we should bring it up tomorrow.
 > 
 > yes. I think she said before she would move in with Flora?

OK.