The PBS Show Second Opinion recently had a panel discussion amongst doctors (the format of the show) about two different Alzheimer's cases. Read The Transcript Here (New Window)

The time to prepare for the future is at the earliest stage of a disease when the patient, the family and the healthcare team can plan together.

The show follows the story of two different individuals and their families through the oddesy of long term care of an Alzheimer's patient. One man who was taking care of his wife stated this:

"Well, one of the first things is to early on in their life, even before there's any indication, if it's in the family, get a long-term care policy - insurance."

This is coming from someone who is living with this issue. It is a great show about Alzheimer's disease and about planning for long term care in general. To get a quote on long term care insurance policies from all of the major carriers like Genworth, John Hancock, Met Life, Mutual of Omaha, Prudential and others, visit our Long Term Care Insurance Quote Form.