Americans fear Alzheimer’s, but few are prepared for diagnosis

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Alzheimer’s disease is the number one fear of most Americans about getting older, according to a survey by Home Instead Senior Care conducted by the Marist poll.

Despite the fear, most people are not prepared to face a future that may include Alzheimer’s disease.

The fear is justified given the disease’s increasing presence among a population that is living longer and aging…

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