Alzheimer's disease costly for patients

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Every 70 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's disease in this country. Surprisingly, many don't realize the high cost of caring for Alzheimer's patients.

Kate Gagnon is one of the millions of American's who has a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Her 82 year old uncle Roland is living with the disease of the brain that takes away a person's memory and ability to care for them.

According to a report from the Alzheimer's Association, the care costs for the....read the whole story

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