How Medicare covers Alzheimer's disease - Appeal-Democrat

Dear Savvy Senior,

What all does Medicare cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease? My wife was recently diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s, and I would like to find out what’s covered and what’s not.

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