wilsonjames+FollowDementia’s Hidden Price Tag: $224B in Unpaid CareDid you know the real cost of dementia care isn’t just medical bills? Family and friends are putting in $224 billion worth of unpaid care every year—yep, BILLION. Some states like West Virginia see families spending over $60k a year in time and resources, way more than places like DC. It’s wild how much caregivers sacrifice, often giving up jobs or personal time. Makes you wonder: who’s really paying for dementia care in America? #DementiaAwareness #Caregivers #HealthCosts #Health #BodyHealth10Share
Ashley Johnson+FollowWhy DM Patients Pay Way More for HealthcareJust learned that people with myotonic dystrophy (DM) in the US are hit with way higher healthcare bills than others—like, $32k a year! They’re more likely to end up in the ER or hospital, especially right after diagnosis. The wild part? It often takes YEARS to get diagnosed because symptoms are all over the place. If doctors caught it earlier, costs (and stress) could drop big time. Makes you wonder how many folks are out there struggling without answers. #HealthCosts #MyotonicDystrophy #RareDisease #Healthcare #MedicalAwareness #Health171Share
