Think about this: Nearly 15 percent of people aged 71 or older, about 3.8 million people, have dementia. That’s according to a disturbing new study by the Rand Corporation. By 2040, that number will balloon to 9.1 million people. And the direct health care expenses for dementia, including nursing home care, were $109 billion in 2010. […]
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