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When boomers get dementia; Caregiving, stress and other costs

NYTimes.com

The New York Times’ Room for Debate blog looks at dementia, Alzheimer’s and caregiving this week with interesting views from experts on aging and health care. Read on:

But as the United States population ages, the number of people with Alzheimer’s is projected to double from the current 5.3 million in the next few decades. Who will provide the care? What social policies might be needed to help the U.S. deal with growing numbers of older patients?

via When Boomers Get Dementia – Room for Debate Blog – NYTimes.com.

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Posted on June 3, 2010 | No Comments | Category: Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Dementia | Tags: , , , ,

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