My Declaration of... Well, Dependence

摘要

Live in an old-age home. It's not called an old-age home, of course. It has a fancy descriptive title that includes the words "classic" and "luxury." Homes such as mine like to use synonyms like "independent living," "assisted living" or "skilled nursing," but no matter what name you tack on it, it's just a place for old people. And to move here, at least initially, seemed like a sign of defeat.