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When my mom retired, she owned her home and had “enough” saved in her savings account. She had planned the way most people do: based on her ideal aging scenario, which was also the least expensive one.She had hoped to continue living alone in her condo into her elder years,…

This story is based on a conversation with Heather Boynton, 55, an office manager at an investment company. who lives in Kennewick, Washington State. It has been edited for length and clarity.My late mom and I lived 1,200 miles apart — an 18-hour drive from my home in Washington State…