While many in the U.S. are looking forward to a financially secure retirement, the reality is that some may not be prepared for the costs associated with serious illness that may come on in later years. But planning for such circumstances can be necessary if you want to make the most out of your golden years. One retired journalist returned to the pages of The Wall Street Journal to explain how his meticulous retirement plans went up in smoke when his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s just four years a ...