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I Care for My Husband With Alzheimer's. a $3 Transport Sets Us Free.
Business Insider • • health
Key Points:
- Carol Colborn and her husband William traveled extensively across North America and the world before William was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2018, which gradually progressed to moderately severe stages requiring full-time care.
- In 2025, Carol was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy, complicating her ability to care for William and manage their daily needs, including costly transportation expenses averaging $500 monthly.
- The couple struggled with navigating Medicare benefits until they discovered the Ez Health program, which provides support through a health advocate and access to in-home medical services, respite care, and subsidized transport.
- The introduction of a local paratransit service costing $3 per ride significantly reduced their transportation costs and allowed them to resume social activities like dining out, positively impacting their quality of life and marriage.
- Carol now sees herself as William's "present companion," focusing on supporting him through his later years while managing her own health challenges.
