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About Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic.

Alzheimer's kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
Alzheimer's kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's.
Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's.
Over 11 million caregivers provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer's and other dementias in the United States.
Over 11 million caregivers provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer's and other dementias in the United States.
1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia..
1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
In 2023, caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias provided an estimated 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care, a contribution to the nation valued at nearly $350 billion.
In 2023, caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias provided an estimated 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care, a contribution to the nation valued at nearly $350 billion.
In 2024, Alzhiemer's and other dementias will cost the United States $360 billion. By 2050, these costs are expected to reach nearly $1 trillion.
In 2024, Alzhiemer's and other dementias will cost the United States $360 billion. By 2050, these costs are expected to reach nearly $1 trillion.

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