The lower parts of your legs take the brunt of your day-to-day life. You shouldnât have to be in pain, though. Medical treatments can help if your doctor says you have a condition like leg cramps, blood clots, or issues with the nerves. But you can do things at home that help, too. Bones, Joints, and Muscles. Muscle cramp. It can strike in your sleep or in the middle of the day. This sudden, tight, intense lower leg pain is
Nursing Homes. Nursing homes charge a daily rate, which includes room and board as well as care services such as nursing and housekeeping. As of 2012, semi-private rooms cost an average of $222 a day or more than $81,000 a year, according to a survey from MetLife cited by U.S. News & World Report.
nine women age 75 or older, and one in five age 85 or older, needs assistance with daily activities.5 The Ability to Pay for Long-Term Care Long-term care services can be costly. In 2006, the average annual cost of a private room in a nursing home was $75,000; for a shared room, almost $67,000. Costs for home care average nearly $20 per hour.6 Millions of older women cannot afford to pay for long-term care services because of low income. A major factor affecting income is marital status; married couples have higher incomes than single persons.7 â¢ Almost 70 percent of women age 75 or