PHOENIX: The bizarre aspects of many over 50s lives have been revealed through a variety of sources over the past 30 days. Here are some of the quirkiest:
2. Many Doctors Don’t Tell Patients They Have Alzheimer’s: Only 45% of patients billed for Alzheimer’s-related care had been told of that diagnosis, according to a recent review of claims data. Despite knowing the benefits of being transparent with patients, many doctors still withhold an Alzheimer’s diagnosis for several reasons, including the lack of a cure or effective drug treatments.