jenny,
i can totally understand what you mentioned above.. my FIL also stroke patient, for 3+ yr.. and used up a lot of money.. never back home at all and after a few major operation, we sent him to nursing home, Ju Eng.
your sentense "but when he is not in hospital...that's the worst part, everything have to fork out from our own pocket." i can feel it from my heart what are you trying to say!!! IT's a "nigthmare" for the family, the mentally, physically and emotionally burden!!
most of my hb's salary dumped into his nursing fees, costs 2k plus each month!! my SILs, elder one, claimed no $$, 2nd sil, $400 per month, 3rd SIL $300 per month.. plus a maid at home taking care my MIL!! i dun know how we "tong" for the 3yrs plus..
Anyway, it's "history" liao.. just hope that everyone having good health ahead!