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I built a house for my dad with dementia to live in with us. When his health declined, it cost $120,000 to support him.
John Nuar built a home in Michigan to care for his father with dementia from 2017 to 2019. His father later moved to memory care, costing the family $120,000 out of pocket before passing away in 2024.
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