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- George and Jean Cooke spent over £60,000 on George’s post-stroke care.
- George was 85 years old when he suffered the stroke last year.
- Jean told the BBC she felt “gutted” about the expenses.
- She said the system is unfair after a lifetime of work.
- The article notes costly end-of-life care can deplete families’ savings and asks how many face similar shocks.
