As we get older many of us contemplate where we might go to live. While we often don't want to leave our homes, the work and stress of maintaining them often forces us to consider other possibilities. Alternatives can be very expensive and are not without their problems as well. Entrance fees and monthly expenses for facilities can be excessive. Are there any other possible choices?
Well recently I heard of another alternative - checking into a Holiday Inn. For a combined long term stay discount and a senior discount you can get a reservation for $59.23 per night. Breakfast is included and sometimes there are even special treats in the afternoon or evening. And rooms are cleaned daily at no extra charge.
At that rate one can enjoy lunch and dinner in any restaurant you want or even room service. Plus they have television, a spa, swimming pool, workout room, lounge, washer-dryer, etc. Most have free toothpaste, razors, soap and shampoo.
TV broken? Light bulbs need changing? Need a mattress replaced? No problem. They fix everything, and apologize for the inconvenience. The Inn has a night security person and daily room service. The maid checks to see if you are ok. If not, they'll call an ambulance . . . Or the undertaker.
And about $5 a day in tips and you'll have the entire staff scrambling to help you. They will treat you like a customer, not a patient.
There's probably a city bus stop out front and seniors might even ride free. Fake a decent limp and the handicap bus will even pick you up. And to meet other nice people call a church to arrange to have their bus pick you up on Sundays.
For a change of scenery, take the airport shuttle bus and eat at one of the nice restaurants there. And while you're at the airport, fly somewhere. Otherwise, your cash keeps building up.
While It takes months to get into decent nursing homes, Holiday Inn will take your reservation today . And you're not stuck in one place forever - you can move from Inn to Inn, or even from city to city. Want to see Hawaii ? They have Holiday Inns there too.
If you fall and break a hip, Medicare will pay for the hip, and Holiday Inn may upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.
And no worries about visits from family. They will always be glad to find you, and probably check in for a few days mini-vacation. The grand-kids can use the pool.
You don't like the Holiday Inn? Well check out the Hilton or Marriott Hotels - you can pick out your favorite. What more could you ask for?
So, when you reach that golden age, don't forget this possibility. Face it with a grin.
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