ALZHEIMER’S: EVERY MINUTE COUNTS

“This “tsunami” of Alzheimer’s will not only be a profound human tragedy, but an overwhelming economic one as well. Due to the length of time people live with the illness and need care, it’s the most expensive medical condition in the U.S. Future costs for Alzheimer’s threaten to bankrupt Medicare, Medicaid, and the life savings of millions of Americans. It is estimated that if the number of patients triples as projected in the years ahead, the costs to care for them will exceed $1.1 trillion.” -pbs.org

“The state at the epicenter of the Alzheimer’s epidemic is Florida.”
–PBS Documentary Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts g