How my father’s dementia diagnosis woke me up to the real cost of care

November 14, 2022 | Mark Porretta


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Getting older is an unfortunate reality we all must come to grips with at some point. Whether it is us personally or close loved ones, we want the best. As our loved ones get older, we are often times faced with the tough decision of caring for them personally or outsourcing help. Sadly, illnesses like dementia are on the rise and only look to increase as the baby boomer demographic ages. We want the best for our loved ones and that usually means around the clock care or full time facilities. But these options are often times very expensive. That is why planning early and for situations like a health crisis are so important. If you or someone you know who would like to go through this planning process, please let us know. 

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