Simple Lessons for a Better Life: Unexpected Inspiration from Inside the Nursing Home by Charles E. Dodgen — This inspiring book shows that we can learn valuable life lessons from the unique experiences of nursing-home residents. Using illustrative vignettes of his interactions with people facing serious physical, mental and social challenges, the author derives 28 […]
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Simple Lessons for a Better Life: Unexpected Inspiration from Inside the Nursing Home
FDA, Dementias and Alzheimer’s will increase fivefold in next 40 years
February 24, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — The Alzheimer’s Association projects that between 2010 and 2050, the total cost of care for Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease will increase fivefold, from $172 billion to $1.08 trillion per year. These dollar amounts represent the direct cost of care to all payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, out-of-pocket costs […]
August 19, 2015
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