annual cost for care of alzheimer's
In 2012, the total out-of-pocket costs associated with caring for Alzheimer's disease patients totaled $44 billion. If we break down the cost of care per patient per year, it costs an average $47,752 per year to care for an Alzheimer's patient. If that patient is being cared for by a residential facility, the cost sky-rockets to $75,217 per year.
Results: The annual societal cost of care per patient increased significantly with. severity of Alzheimerâs disease. The cost per patient was estimated to be $9451. for mild disease, $16 054 for mild to moderate disease, $25 724 for moderate. disease and $36 794 for severe disease.