Wyoming has taken the top spot as being the worst state to live in if you are caring for an aging parent. Though The Cowboy State is sparsely populated and not excessively expensive, care services for seniors are limited. Since the options for care are few, what resources are available tend to be very expensive. A year in a nursing home can cost upwards of $85,000. In-home care, such as hiring an aide, sits well above the national median at over $60,000 per year.
See Heidi P. Werner, Worst States If You’re Caring For An Aging Parent, Wealth Management.com, February 22, 2018.
Special thanks to Joel C. Dobris (Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) for bringing this article to my attention.
