What You Should Know About Alzheimer's.

  • Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of dementia cases worldwide.

    Source: Alzheimer’s Association. (Alz.org)

  • Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. This number is projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050, unless significant medical breakthroughs are made.

    Source: Alzheimer’s Association. (Alz.org)

  • Alzheimer's disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, but some estimates place it as high as the third leading cause of death among older adults.

    Source: National Institute on Aging (nia.nih.gov)

  • Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.

    Source: Alzheimer’s Disease International (Alzint.org)

  • Two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and older African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older white Americans.

    Source: Alzheimer’s Association. (Alz.org)

  • There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but early diagnosis and intervention methods are improving, providing those affected with better treatment options.

    Source: World Health Organization (who.int)