Alzheimer's is personal to me. My mom has Alzheimer's, two of her siblings have/had it, and I carry one variant in the APOE4 gene that increases my own risk. Mom was diagnosed in 2017. Thanks to Dad for being such a devoted caregiver, she is generally happy and in good spirits. However, Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, currently with no cure; I witness my mom working to hold on, while the rest of us do our best to support her. It's especially taxing for dad, her primary caretaker. Despite all this, my parents remain strong and face each day with a smile.
While my personal story is my motivation, the data on Alzheimer's shows us why it's so important that we keep walking and fundraising now. The scale of this disease is growing faster than ever before, both here in the U.S. and globally.
More than 55 million people worldwide are currently living with Alzheimer's or a related dementia, a number that is roughly equivalent to the entire population of South Korea or Italy. This number is projected to reach 153 million by 2050. To put that in perspective, 1 in 9 Americans aged 65 and older has Alzheimer's.
The cost of care is also staggering, with the global cost of dementia estimated to be over $1.3 trillion. In the U.S. alone, the cost of care is projected to reach $384 billion in 2025. Most importantly, families absorb nearly 70% of these lifetime costs through unpaid care and out-of-pocket expenses.
These numbers reinforce the urgency of our work. The funds we raise go directly to crucial research, providing support for families and caregivers, and advancing advocacy efforts. The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading nonprofit funder of research, and also provides essential resources like the 24/7 Helpline and support groups.
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