Like the grocery thread, these costings are very important, especially when taking into account how much one needs to stash away for the inevitable visits to the dentist and optician. ?Have to say, though, the whole thing makes me feel quite ill (book me in for a doctor's visit as well, please. If I'm going to go bankrupt I might as well go the whole hog.)
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As we get older, more bits start to go wrong and fall off so, methinks, we're in for a rough ride. ?I think we'll invest in a good pair of pliers and a bottle of strong brandy for DIY dental work. ?For peace of mind it would be good to get private medical insurance that includes dental and optical, although this, obviously won't come cheap. ?I think, for those that return to the UK for a visit now and again, ?they might benefit from arranging optician's visits to coincide. ?Same for dental treatment if you have family who can make an advance appointment for you.
There is a worry in the back of my mind about the potential cost of medical, dental and optical treatment in NZ, but thank heaven I haven't got 4 kids to consider. ?I'm one of the lucky ones. ?[smiley=Yes.gif]
