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Families face steep financial and emotional tolls as dementia care costs surge

Dementia care in the US imposes severe financial and emotional burdens on families, with monthly costs often exceeding $7,000 and lifetime expenses surpassing $400,000. While some families rely on long-term care insurance or home modifications, others deplete savings or sell homes. Caregivers report significant stress, job loss, and physical exhaustion, highlighting a systemic gap in support for aging populations.

22 days ago•Source: Business Insider

"Ozempic and Weight-Loss Drugs: Boosting the US Economy"

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2.52 min•2 years ago

"Ozempic and Weight-Loss Drugs: Boosting the US Economy"

Goldman Sachs strategists predict that the increased use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic in the US could potentially boost the nation's gross domestic product by an extra 1% over the next decade, equivalent to about $360 billion per year, due to the economic burden of poor health on the labor supply. Drug companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are racing to develop obesity drugs, with the market expected to exceed $100 billion by 2030. Goldman projects that 10-70 million Americans could be taking weight-loss drugs by 2028, potentially leading to significant economic spillovers if obesity rates decrease.

via Fox Business