Idaho families are paying the price of late Alzheimer’s diagnoses, but ASAP Act could help

By: Joshua Reams

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: May 21, 2026

Words: 633

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Three years ago, my grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, he’s not unique in this regard. According to new data released from the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 7.4 million Americans living with this devastating disease.

As an elder law attorney, I’ve spent much of my career helping families navigate what comes next: long-term care decisions, Medicaid planning, the financial and emotional strain that follows a diagnosis. I’ve guided countless …

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