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Think this won't affect you?

Wait until you're having to subsidize subpar US-BASED (!) care for your aging loved ones b/c there's no other option.

Wait until *you* need assisted living and the base fees are so far out of reach, it's not an option.

Then what? Then you'll care?

#onpoli #cdnpoli
Fee increases outpacing inflation Since moving into The Court at Brooklin, a care home operated by Atria Retirement, a seniors' residence chain headquartered in Kentucky, Simmons's fees for hospitality services have nearly doubled, soaring to $3,349. The increases far outpaced inflation. "I haven't been able to keep up with it," Simmons said. With his pensions no longer covering his living expenses and despite financial assistance from his son, Simmons had to downsize and move into a smaller studio in the same community. John Simmons had to downsize under pressure of rising fees at the residence, part of a seniors' residence chain headquartered in Kentucky.
August 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM