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An Alzheimer’s disease research study showed that billions of dollars could be saved if physicians could intervene before someone becomes symptomatic. This positive net savings occurred with both drug treatment and caregiver-support programs; the greatest benefits with a combination of both.

Weimer D, Sager M. Early Identification and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: Social and fiscal outcomes. Alzheimers Dement. 2009; 5(3): 215-26. https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jalz.2009.01.028

Reference

Title
Early Identification and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease: Social and fiscal outcomes
Publication
Alzheimers Dement
Publication Date
2009
Authors
Weimer D, Sager M
Volume & Issue
Volume 5, Issue 3
Pages
215-26
URL
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