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To: w0z who wrote (2801)	2/13/2015 12:39:52 PM
From: Jerome	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26767

Hey w0z....its good to see that you are taking good care of your self. In the long term it all helps. I've done the meal on wheels in my community as well as deliveries for other older shut in persons. It used to be that a high co-pay was 30 to 40 dollars for a single month. But now I'm hearing of seniors paying $300 to $500 as a co pay for a single prescription. This is especially true when drugs are used for unapproved indications. If a retiree has Crohn's disease or some form Alzhimers or severe arthritis, huge co-pays are likely. I have done a fair amount of visiting at extended care facilities, and various nursing home and for the most part those those folks grasping for another week or year are not living the lifestyle that I would want to have. In a conversation they will always say, "all my friends are gone", so "what is there to hang on for?" Longevity becomes more of a trial than a pleasure. Older folks visit the Dr's office more frequently, and their transportation costs can become significant. I live in a hick town and a one way trip by cab in town will cost 15 to 20 dollars.