Our annual Facts and Figures report reveals the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Share the facts and join the fight at https://www.alz.org/facts.
These are the facts about the Alzheimer’s crisis:
— Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s.
— 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
— It kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
— In 2024, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $360 billion. By 2050, these costs could rise to nearly $1 trillion.
— Over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
— 70% of dementia caregivers feel stressed when coordinating care and more than half of caregivers said navigating health care is difficult.
— Three in 5 dementia caregivers say less stress and more peace of mind are potential benefits of having a care navigator and 56% say it could help them be better caregivers.
The Alzheimer’s Association is leading the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, but we need your help. Share the facts and join the fight at https://www.alz.org/facts.
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