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April 13, 2015

How to prepare for the financial impact if a loved one gets Alzheimer's disease

  • Alzheimer's disease is the most expensive condition in America. It is a drain on Medicaid, a drain on Medicare, and a financial hardship on families.
    • By CAROL NELSON
    Special to the Journal

    When we talk about Alzheimer's disease, we often talk about the emotional toll it takes on families and those it afflicts. And we should. It's a cruel disease that takes what we cherish most — our past and connections to those we love.

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    Vulnerable seniors are estimated to be losing $2.9 billion per year to predators through deceit, threats and emotional manipulation. Proper planning can reduce the financial devastation.


     
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