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This is Part 3 on the Celebration of Life of David E-my youngest son. During the clean-up of the garage and David E room, Dodie and I found about 32 photos of David E in his younger days and earlier professional life in Maryland. This posting will have 15 photos and Part 4 will contain the remaining photos I will post later.
Our Pet Cat and David E- Internship in Washington DC
Esalen Gardens-Big Sur, California-Photo by Ditas Katague 3/22
With
David E passing, I am now living alone in this big 4BR ranch house and
two hours away from my children. Two of my three living children who
resides in California suggested I moved into a Facility that is within
30 minutes driving time from their residences. My other daughter who is
now residing near me will be moving to Washington DC this July. She got
an SES Federal job in DC that she had always wanted. She just
retired recently from the State of California. I am so happy of her
achievements, goals and ambitions. Congratulations, Ditas.
I am currently doing some searches on Assisted or Independent Living Facilities within 30 minutes driving time from the residences of my two oldest Children. Here's a summary of what I learned. https://www.seniorliving.org/assisted-living/costs/
The size of the assisted living facility you choose, the types of services, and amount of services you require all impact monthly fees. According to Genworth Financial, the average cost of assisted living in 2020 was $4,300 per month. Similarly, according to a National Center for Assisted Living report, the median cost for assisted living in the United States is about $4,300 per month or $51,600 annually. Over 800,000 Americans are residing in assisted living facilities, with just over half of residents being 85+ years old.
These statistics go to show the importance of assisted living in the nation. In a senior living community, you start with upfront costs. Assisted living communities and independent living communities generally have a monthly cost that could range from $2,000 to $8,000, and may make certain hospitality and care services available for an additional monthly fee. If you're looking for assisted living facilities, knowing the average cost of care across the country is a must.
There is a constant debate between assisted living versus living at home among families when it comes to choosing the best option for taking good care of their senior loved ones. Many would argue that healthcare costs, especially for senior living, are increasing rapidly. But that is not entirely true. This public perception has to be corrected by making people aware of the realities of assisted living facilities. Nowadays, many would usually prefer living at home because it is less expensive than assisted living and technology, such as medical alert systems, allow seniors to be safely monitored in their home. It can be in most cases, but the total cost of assisted living is actually significantly less than living at home. Not to mention the daily assistance being provided in assisted living which enhances the quality of life and improves a senior's health and safety.
The secret to getting your money's worth when choosing assisted living facilities is knowing the factors that impact assisted living costs because the price structures of these are dependent on the level of care that a resident requires.
You must know first the location to where you plan for your loved ones to settle. Ideally, you would settle for a place near your family as well. So it is important to know the average cost of care in different states which we have provided below based on Genworth's 2020 Cost of Care Survey.
You'll also need to consider the rent, utility, maintenance, meal, and personal care costs. Independent living or living at home usually would focus on rent or mortgage which usually results in overlooking the other necessities for senior care. In assisted living, the expenses cover the necessary things to provide quality care. If you take a look at it, assisted living is in its essence, financially equal to living at home because the level of care assisted living facilities provide is also what families should provide for seniors even living at home. The only difference now is a question of where our seniors will be provided with daily activities and entertainment to enhance their quality of life.
Living at home limits discovering opportunities for social interactions and daily activities. This is because entertainment is usually being cut back to save money. This is usually an unfortunate reality in senior living at home. There is an emphasis on this particular aspect because regular social activities are significant for seniors to stay fit and sharp. This can create the same atmosphere as when they have not retired yet and may provide the difference between surviving and thriving.
If your main concern is affordability or your budget, Genworth's Cost of Care Survey outlines the average daily, monthly, and annual costs of a private one-unit in an assisted living community in each state. This can serve as a good guide of what you can expect to spend on an assisted living facility in your state.
With so many types of senior living available, it can be difficult to understand which community type is the best fit for you or your loved one. We’ve made the decision easier by identifying some of the common qualities of independent living residents. Some of the people who should consider independent living include:
This posting is a continuation of David III Celebration of Life via
photographs. Part 1 was posted a couple of days ago. Rest in Peace,
David E. We missed you!!
David loved his wooden rooster and horse and other animals collection from the Philippines.
In
my previous tribute to David E, I mentioned the White House Tours and
Parties we attended as the immediate relatives of an OMB employee. I
also forgot to mentioned that David E had attended the 106th Session of
the House of Congress in 2000. Here's a photo of his Parking Permit as
evidence. He kept it in his jewelry box together with Seiko and other
jewelry collections. Not too many of us will have a chance to attend a
US Congressional Session in our lives. Another event in David E life not
mentioned at the last week Zoom Memorial was his six months aboard the SS Abraham Lincoln Naval Carrier. He
was one of three civilians on contract by the US Navy in charge of the
maintenance of the communication and computer system of the Battleship
Carrier. The carrier traveled all over the world with stopover in the
Middle East, Singapore, and Pert, Australia. He was on the ship for 6
months and was burnt out after that.
Dodie and I rented a big Dump truck to discard all of his other junk accumulations and non- valuable properties from his room and from the Garage.
David had more than 100 caps in his collection. The one below is from the SS Abraham Lincoln Battle Carrier.
This one is his trout cap that I am modeling today. You wear this if you want to get attention.
Today would have been Macrine 86th birthday. Every March 26 the Katague Clan would celebrate this day either with a simple lunch or an elaborate fiesta ( with numerous guests) honoring Macrine's birthday herein the US or in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines.
Macrine and David E were very
closed, although at times they would have heated discussions on a few
subjects that they disagree on.
Here's David helping her Mom do her swimming therapy at our pool, 2017.
I
also mourned the sudden passing of my youngest son, David E III last
week. The saddest part was that his dream of early retirement and
enjoying Chateau Du Mer was cut short, But I hope David is enjoying the
company of his Mom in Heaven. I did not participate verbally during last
Thursday Zoom Memorial for David III organized by Dinah. Dodie, Dinah
and Ditas and a few others gave tribute to His life. Dodie's tribute
showed his imperfections and mentioned that as far as he knew David did
not have a girl friend. This is the time to correct it. David did dated
and had a girl friend for a while when he was living with us in
Maryland. Ditas mentioned his athletic prowess as having the most stolen
bases in baseball when we were residents of Modesto, CA. I may also add
that David E. also broke the record for the best performance of a
running back for distance in one carry and accumulation of yards in one
season in the Pee Wee Football League in the Richmond Unified District.
He was indeed a fast runner and very athletic!
In my previous
blogs celebrating David's life, I mentioned that because David was
working for the OMB in the White House, we get annual Christmas cards
from Bill and Hillary Clinton. We also get VIP tours of the White House
on Christmas and attended several parties in the White House lawn for
OMB employees and their immediate families. Another event, I will never
forget was David's assistance in allowing Macrine's relatives from the
Philippines to join the WH tour without a reservation ahead. Two of
Macrine's relatives were visiting Washington DC but had limited time and
really wanted a tour of the White House before returning to the
Philippines. We called David at his office. He told us he will be
waiting at the WH Gate for them. They were able to join the WH tour that
same day. They were so grateful, and thankful. They were so proud of
David's influence/clout during their tour as well as his employment with
the Clinton-Gore Administration. We learned later that they also
boasted this event to their other relatives in the Philippines.
I have written several articles on Macrine's life and accomplishments. The most recent one I am reposting as follows:
https://theintellectualmigrants.blogspot.com/2022/03/the-nurses-and-physicians-with-filipino.html
In this blog, I am also posting one of Macrine's favorite piece of Music, Adagio, Song from a Secret Garden as follows:
There are two other interpretations of this song, that both Macrine and I loved.
I am shedding a few tears listening to the Song from the Secret Garden.
Again
my thanks to the hundreds of you who sent messages of condolences in
Ditas, Dinah and my Face Book Pages. I am also thanking the several
phone calls and one sympathy card that I received from relatives and
friends. Last but not least were the Door Dash gift cards from Ella and Yuka.
Just to remind everyone of today's Zoom Meeting for David E. Link Below
"Dinah Katague is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Celebration of Life for David Katague III
Time: Mar 24, 2022 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87396691360?pwd=dGhEOUNsQ05vNE5nUVorbXhyejlXUT09
Meeting ID: 873 9669 1360
Passcode: 272724
One tap mobile
+16699006833,
Here are more photos of David and with Family
David E at Ian's Wedding Reception, November, 2021
David E( First from the Right) with Siblings and Nieces, 2017
David E during our 50th Wedding Anniversary, Boac, Marinduque 2017
