US EditionAlzheimer's rates have reached staggering number as experts call for change
- A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association indicates that 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and above are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease.
- The increase in Alzheimer's cases links to an aging baby boomer population and improved diagnosis, while deaths due to the disease have more than doubled since 2000.
- The report includes a national survey of over 1,700 adults showing 79% want early knowledge of Alzheimer's and 92% would take medication to slow progression despite risks.
- FDA-Approved drugs Leqembi and Kisunla slow plaque progression by about 30%, potentially extending patient stability by several months but do not cure the disease.
- The rising prevalence and costs exceeding $384 billion in 2025 underscore urgent needs for early diagnosis, accessible treatments, and caregiver support as emphasized by experts.
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Rates of Alzheimer's Disease rising, how Congress is addressing the need for care
(WTAJ) — Rates of Alzheimer's Disease is on the rise at a time when the nation is facing a shortage of caregivers. According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are now an estimated seven million people diagnosed with Alzheimer's who are, in most cases, being cared for by family. Julie Steinbacher, an elder and estate planning lawyer who volunteers her time as an advocate with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, said taki…
Alzheimer's Prevalence Tops 7 Million for the First Time
(MedPage Today) -- The number of people with Alzheimer's dementia in the U.S. exceeded 7 million for the first time, new data from the Alzheimer's Association showed. An estimated 7.2 million Americans ages 65 and older now have Alzheimer's dementia...
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