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Parkinson’s is draining this Ontario couple. Price to fight disease will only increase | Globalnews.ca

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63% Informative

Carol Phillips , 77 , is in the late stages of Parkinson’s disease, which has robbed her of mobility and speech.

Her husband, a retired sales VP, has had to sell their family home to cover costs that the Ontario health system does n’t .

The Phillips ' story reflects the challenges Canadian families are facing to bear the costs of chronic illnesses like Parkinson's.

The economic toll on individuals, caregivers and the health-care system is projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2034 .

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65

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64

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46

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informal

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English

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47

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short-lived

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