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Alternative Housing for the Elderly

With the average cost for a Nursing Home per day reaching $188.00, there is a better way when we get old & feeble.  I have acertained that I can get a nice room at the Holiday Inn for around $65.00...that leaves $123.00 a day for beer, food (room service), laundry, gratuities and special TV movies.  They have a swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge, washer, dryer, etc.  Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap.

There may be a bit of a wait to get that first floor room, but that's OK  It takes months to get into decent nursing homes.   There is the Senior Bus, the Handicap bus (if you fake a decent limp), a Church bus or van, cabs, and even a regular bus.   For a change of lunch take the Airport Bus and eat at one of the  fast food cafes there.   The Inn has security, and if someone sees you drop over, they will call an ambulance.   What more can you ask for?

As a bonus, they all have AARP and other Senior discounts.

So:when I reach the Golden age, help me keep my grin.  Make me a reservation at the nearest Holiday Inn!
 
 

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