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Don struggled to care for her and keep an upbeat attitude; however, he too was experiencing the deterioration of aging. After years of being a competitive runner, his knees and other joints prevented him from fully assisting Mary. Don hired a home health aide to visit daily to assist Mary and also do some light household chores. As Mary’s condition grew more serious, he had to make a decision. He was no longer able to care for her, and his own ailments were starting to severely impact his ability to take care of himself. 

Additionally, their retirement savings had dwindled to the point that they needed financial assistance from family members to get by. The case of Mary and Don is not uncommon, as many seniors experience the inevitable choice of long-term care. 

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