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My dad came to live with me after getting sick, and my sister moved in to help. His long-term care costs us over $4,000 a month.
Teri Carlyle is caring for her father, who lives with her and her sister in Vallejo, California, managing long-term care costs exceeding $4,000 monthly. Her father's stroke in 2021 led to mobility issues, and her mother's 2024 death reduced their income, increasing financial strain.
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