Alzheimer’s disease is a terrifying issue for seniors’ to face and it is growing rapidly in population everyday. This disease is the common fear of all seniors nearing the age 65 since it is prominent during this number and beyond. Aside from Alzheimer’s disease being the sixth leading cause of death, this disease robs us of our loved-ones even if they are still physically present with us.
Alzheimer’s disease is no joke. It’s like a thief, stealing bits of information from our mind every single day without us knowing and it won’t stop until there’s nothing left. Unfortunately, realization hits only when it’s too late for us to take any action and there’s nothing we can do but let it do its thing—a sad truth we have to face.
Alzheimer’s disease still remains a mystery of the mind; the only thing we can do about it is to at least come prepared for it. As early as 50 years of age, older adults are encouraged to gather their important documents and put them in a safe place where they can be easily accessed by them but not too accessible by every one else like safe deposit boxes offered by banks. Wills are drafted, made and signed as early as now while health cards are made ready for emergency use. Some seniors even walked an extra mile by making certain arrangements like care services and senior homes, if and when the need arises.
Facing Alzheimer’s disease is hard enough on its own but doubled with high financial costs which come with its required health care, it could mean bigger trouble for seniors. We need to consider those with little or none-at-all retirement money to begin with. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive and it changes dramatically overtime. The required type and level of treatments vary greatly from one cost to another and health cards can only absorb to some extent of the bill. If by some rude chance, we’re hit by this terrible disease, we need to shell out some money in order to survive, whether we like it or not. Alzheimer’s disease is crippling for the mind likewise for our pockets.
For Alzheimer’s disease patients, they are required to undergo ongoing treatment which includes diagnostic procedures and follow-ups. You also need to buy prescription drugs for your disease. For advance stages of Alzheimer’s disease, you should buy personal care supplies like adult diapers and such plus you need to acquire care services, either in-house or you move to a facility and nursing homes. All stated above is required by the disease as it progress and they are pricey.
Of all seniors’ health risks, AD is noted to be the priciest of them all. It was said that Alzheimer’s disease is three times higher in terms of healthcare costs than any other diseases which seniors face within their golden years. With economic crisis and rapidly aging population, it’s about time somebody gets a good look into this health issue and FAST!
It is threatening our economic status already due to its high maintenance cost absorbed by families, Medicare and Medicaid. Aside from this serious disease, most of the sufferers develop one or two more health conditions which raise the costs dramatically.
