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While most cystic fibrosis cases are diagnosed in early childhood, research shows that between 12% and 18% of people are not diagnosed until adulthood. This late-stage discovery raises a crucial question: **can cystic fibrosis be detected later in life?**
The average cost of a nursing home in the U.S. can exceed $100,000 per year, a staggering figure that can quickly deplete life savings. While often seen as a purely financial matter, biological factors and inherited genetic risks can indirectly influence long-term care needs, making it crucial to understand **how to not go broke in a nursing home?** from a holistic perspective that includes genetics.
According to a 2018 survey by the National Poll on Healthy Aging, over half of older adults expressed interest in genetic testing to better understand their health risks. This growing curiosity hints that biology and genetics play a surprising role in answering the question, What do seniors buy most?
