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November 4, 2015
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Honor Alzheimer’s disease caregivers by sharing a personal tribute
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. In the United States alone, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. You can join us in honoring them by sharing a personal tribute message.

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B. Smith’s husband offers advice about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
Dan Gasby’s wife — supermodel, restaurateur and celebrity chef B. Smith — has younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Gasby says being a caregiver is the most difficult thing he’s ever done, but he has helpful suggestions for other caregivers based on his experience.
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End-of-life care places greater financial burden on people with dementia
Health care and caregiving costs for people with dementia in the final five years of life are more expensive than people with cancer, heart disease and other illnesses, new research suggests. The study found that costs such as government spending, private insurance and out-of-pocket expenditures for people with dementia were 57 percent greater than those associated with death from other conditions.
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