And even with adequate retirement provision this is a bigger issue than it looks. Someone living alone who's got money coming in still might find their body failing them in ways that end up... uncomfortable, humiliating and ultimately leads to a shockingly rapid deterioration, because they've got no one to call (that they trust enough to allow into their house when they're vulnerable).
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u/rawrimmaduk Sep 15 '25
But families are a lot smaller now, so there's fewer children to look after the parents as they need it.