To be fully prepared for the eventualities of aging you should understand the ubiquity of dementia among our nation s elders. Alzheimer s disease is the leading cause of dementia. According to the Alzheimer s Association, about 13 percent of those who have reached the age of 65 will contract Alzheimer s disease. This in itself is a significant figure, but the likelihood of contracting the disease continues to rise as you get older. Over 40 percent of those who are at least 85 have Alzheimer s. It should be noted that the segment of the population that is at least 85 years old is growing faster than any other group according to the United States Census Bureau. Many people who contract Alzheimer s disease ultimately require nursing home care. Medicare does not pay for long-term care of this nature, because it is considered to be custodial care. How expensive is a stay in a nursing home these days? Genworth Financial puts the subject under the microscope each year. Our firm practices in
Posted on: Mon, 19 May 2014 11:58:18 +0000
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