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Average out-of-pocket spending over a five year period for those with dementia was $61,522 compared to $34,068 for those

Average out-of-pocket spending over a five year period for those with dementia was $61,522 compared to $34,068 for those without dementia.

Kelley A, McGarry K, Gorges R, Skinner J. The Burden of Health Care Costs for Patients With Dementia in the Last 5 Years of Life. Ann Intern Med. 2015; http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleID=2466364

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Title
The Burden of Health Care Costs for Patients With Dementia in the Last 5 Years of Life
Publication
Ann Intern Med
Publication Date
2015
Authors
Kelley A, McGarry K, Gorges R, Skinner J
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  • Cost of Disease
  • Economic Burden

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