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My family and I have spent over $700,000 on long-term care for my mom and husband. I had to put life on hold.
Tamara Johnson spent over $700,000 on long-term care for her mother and husband after they required in-home support due to health issues. She quit her corporate job to care for them, facing financial strain due to a lack of long-term care insurance coverage.
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