Elder Care Assisted Living Brave Old World

“Each day I'm more accustomed to it.”

Living in assisted living in St. Paul, Minn.

Produced by Mary Plummer and Scott Sell,
with Abigail Jones

When elderly Americans struggle with daily activities but don't require intensive medical care, many turn to assisted living for services that include help with bathing, dressing, meals and social activities. More than 1 million seniors live in such communities, where annual costs average $38,000 for a private apartment. Most residents pay out of pocket.

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