$257 a month. >> what are your other expenses? what things do you have to pay for every month? >> i have nine different bills. my garbage. that's $18 a month. my gas bill is all budget and $94. my electric bill last month was $139. my cable is 68.53 and my phone was 52.79 and my water is $68.82 a month. >> once you get your social security check plus your bills, that money is gone. >> yeah. >> no matter where you live, aging is an expensive proposition but more and more frequently parents are having to rely on their children to help bear the expenses. my aunt sandy has been caring for her ailing father at home. >> hi pop. how are you today?