2018 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE IS THE:

6th leading cause of death in the United States

16.1 MILLION AMERICANS

provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias

These caregivers provide an estimated

18.4 BILLION HOURS

of care valued at over

$232 BILLION

Between 2000 and 2015 deaths from heart disease have decreased 11%

while deaths from Alzheimer's disease have increased 123%

1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or other dementia

It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer COMBINED

EARLY AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS COULD SAVE UP TO

$7.9 TRILLION in medical and care costs

In 2018, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the nation

$277 BILLION

By 2050, these costs could rise as high as $1.1 TRILLION

5.7 MILLION Americans are living with Alzheimer's

By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly

14 MILLION

EVERY 65 SECONDS

someone in the United States develops the disease

Reference: alzheimer's association

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