But a computer costs a heck of a lot less.
Look I don't think we're going to agree on this: I think the benefits of having savings when it comes to dementia vastly outweigh the benefits of not and I think it's unreasonable for those that have those savings not to expect to pay out some of them. I know it's not a popular stance, but it is mine.
There is no choice in my area when its comes to nursing homes. My mum's care is paid for but she has one of the nicest rooms. So in the case of nursing homes I really don't know what the benefit of the savings would be, she would not be able to buy better.
In fact I think if parents passed their wealth on to their offspring so that care was paid for , the family could then use that money to provide lots of treats for their parent and would still be quids in. Playing devils advocate here as we are "lucky" in that mums care is currently paid.But its not fair.
Really I do agree with you that some of the savings should be paid out on care. The cost of food, rental of the room, heating etc - these are the costs we all have. having to pay for the profits, nursing equipment, nurses etc - this is where I feel uncomfortable. The person is ill for goodness sake or they would not be there.