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" Alzheimer's Association workshop "Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease

Audience:  

Families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a
related dementia

AND

Anyone who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.





Overview:

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the
future more important than ever. Concerns about care provision and programs
that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about
financial planning specific to the disease. If you or someone you know is
affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the time for planning is now. This
program is for anyone who would like to know more about what financial issues
to consider and how to put plans in place.





Topics
covered will include:


• Assessing your financial resources

• Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care

• Tax deductions and credits

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• Informal
and formal care options as ways of receiving free or low-cost care

• Government programs that can help pay for care, including Medicare,
Medicaid, Veterans benefits, and services provided through the Older Americans
Act



• Social
Security Disability Insurance and the Compassionate Allowance Initiative for
people with younger-onset Alzheimer’s



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For more information, call us 24/7 at 800.272.3900 or email us
at ProgramNCA@alz.org



 

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