Thanks for replying Patty-- so few Americans will speak on this...... maybe they are too scared.... scared to "rock the boat". Insurance companies are so so powerful!

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I had to empty her trash cans myself daily, and her bed wasn't changed for a week!

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Yes-- One of my sisters is a nurse and has said it's really bad. So sorry it was that way for you and your mom.

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I honestly can't see how socialized medicine could be any worse than what she received.

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> I think things would be even better as EVERYONE would be cared for, and so-- if it meant changing out the trash can-- I'd do it!!

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You do know, there would be a big lobby outcry against this in the US!

</div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> *sigh*...... yes..... I do know that..... there's no hope......

My mom has medicare(medical care for elderly) too-- but she still pays over $100 a month, out of pocket, for her medication and she is on a fixed income..... she hardly has enough money for her other bills(heating,rent etc...) and food.

Patty-

mandy