last month it paid $139. my cable is $68.53. and my phone was $52.79 this past month. and my water is $68.82 a month. >> so once you get your social security check, plus your other bills, that money is gone? >> yeah. >> yeah. no matter where you live, ageing 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? >> he suffers from dementia, and now requires 24-hour-care. >> how old are you? >> should i tell him? >> i'd tell him. 96. tell him 96. >> 96. >> yep. >> well, i hated to tell that. >> i have took care of many people, but he surprises me.