Eloise only receives $721 a month from social security. Her husband worked irregularly as a handyman. He was paid in cash, and did not have any savings. She waitressed at a diner and worked for tips only instead of receiving a paycheck as well. When comparing Eloise with Martha, it seems unfair that Martha never worked, but she receives more than double the amount at $1450 a month. Eloise receives $1450 a month from her deceased husband’s pension. Martha sold her family home for a profit of $500,00 and earns and extra $1,000 per month from interest for investing the profit money. The reason her and Eloise decided to stay at the housing complex are extremely different. Martha uses the complex for social interactions and Eloise uses the complex for safety, and utilizes all of its resources. Both ladies experienced ischemic strokes. Martha was given a stroke warning card and knew to call 911 immediately when she noticed signs of slurred speech. She also had a screening for carotid artery stenosis that revealed significant blockage and she received education from her primary care provider about the risk factors and likelihood of stroke. She was prescribed Coumadin 5mg tablets daily and she took them as ordered. Martha also never missed an appointment for INR blood levels to evaluate clotting times. Martha also purchased Part D in addition to her Medicare standard coverage. All of Martha’s medications combined cost less