The overall costs of healthcare are astounding, but the financial burden of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis affects families, too. How much does an Alzheimer’s diagnosis cost individually? According to the Association, Alzheimer’s costs $341,000 on average for the health needs of someone from diagnosis to death. Families pay 70 percent of this out of pocket.
Alzheimer’s is the only leading cause of death that cannot be prevented, slowed or cured. Once a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or Alzheimer’s dementia has been made, individuals and family members can learn what to expect for the future and plan accordingly. In addition, early diagnosis allows individuals to maximize time spent engaging in activities that are meaningful to them and interacting with the most important people in their lives. Leading independent researchers have determined it has become the nation’s most expensive disease, with costs projected to be $277 billion this year and 1.1 trillion by 2050. In 2016, for every $100 the U.S. government spent on Alzheimer’s research it spent $16,000 in Medicare and Medicaid costs caring for individuals living with this fatal disease.
I play for my Granny, Clemmie Cusic, who lost her battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s in 2012.
The game is May 6th at 12pm. We will be playing at UH’s TDECU Stadium
3875 Holman St
Houston Tx 77004
No donation is too small! However, a $25 donation is a ticket to the game and after party. All children 17 and under are free to the game! Would love to see you there!
Thank you!!
Vicky Skeete (Cusic)
