Gantz describes his wife’s Alzheimer’s struggle as lawmakers debate national dementia care

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דווח לראשונה בArutz Sheva · יוני 15, 2026

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Benny Gantz told the Knesset Health Committee about his family’s experience with his wife Revital’s Alzheimer’s disease. The committee examined Israel’s dementia plan, long diagnosis waits, workforce shortages, and the high cost of newer drugs.

• 01Gantz described his wife Revital’s Alzheimer’s as a slow withdrawal from normal life.
• 02The Health Committee reviewed Israel’s 2013 dementia plan and its missing funding.
• 03Officials said 110,000 people are diagnosed, with at least 50,000 more undetected.
• 04New Alzheimer’s drugs are not in the health basket and cost thousands monthly.
• 05Speakers warned of long waits, shortages of specialists, and overburdened families.

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