Alzheimer's Number of Cases Vary by State

I just read a interesting study done by the Alzheimer's Association on the geographical trend on cases of Alzheimer's Disease.  The mentioned that the projected number of people age 65+ with Alzheimer’s disease varies by region of the country, and of course by state.  The study found that there is a substantial variability by state in the projected numbers of people with Alzheimer’s, but this variability is also reflected between regions of the country.
The article states:

Some of the difference is clearly due to where the 65-and-older population resides within the United States.  However, between 2000 and 2025, it also is clear that across the country, states and regions are expected to experience double-digit percentage increases overall in the numbers of people with Alzheimer’s. Compared with the numbers of people with Alzheimer’s estimated for 2000, the South, Midwest and West are expected to experience increases that will result in 30–50 percent (and greater) increases over the 25-year period. Some states in the West (Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming) are projected to experience a doubling (or more) of their populations aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s.

The problem is  that since this disease is concentrated in certain states will have a marked impact on states’ infrastructures, health-care systems, Medicaid, and long term care needs.  The projected increases in the Northeast of the United States are not nearly as marked as those in other regions of the United States such as the South where retirement states like Florida have the most seniors of any state, it should be mentioned that even the Northeast section of the country is the residence of a large proportion of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s.  What can you do?  Plan-Plan-Plan ahead and keep fit.  Long Term Care Insurance is not a cheap insurance and there is a chance you'll never use it.  I've noticed that people when first looking into the coverage jump for the really big plans with really big prices tags and in most cases that's not the best solution.  For example, if you scale back your benefits from 6k/month to 3k/month you'll still have coverage but it will save you 50% on the premiums.  Finding that balance between insurance and your investments is paramount in saving on long term care insurance premiums when planning ahead so shop at least 5 companies and good luck.  Fill in the form below if you'd like to get your quotes today and we'll mail the to you the next day.  Thanks for reading our bog...we really appreciate it.