Wednesday 20 March 2013

Alzheimer's Association 2013 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures

The Alzheimer's Association 2013 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures released on 14 March 2013 reveals new statistics on the ever-growing weight of Alzheimer's disease on our nation. The report uncovers new information on growing death rates, the cost of the disease, and the burden placed on long-distance caregivers.

"Unfortunately today there are no Alzheimer's survivors. If you have Alzheimer's disease, you either die from it or die with it. Now we know that 1 in every 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. Urgent, meaningful action is necessary, particularly as more and more people age into greater risk for developing a disease that has no cure and no way to slow or stop its progression," said Harry Johns, president and CEO of the Alzheimer's Association.

By 2025, the number of people 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease is estimated to reach 7.1 million – a 40 percent increase from 5 million aged 65 and older currently affected. Startling facts include:

·  1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
·  Deaths from Alzheimer's increased 68 percent between 2000 and 2010, while deaths from other major diseases, including the number one cause of death (heart disease), decreased.
·  In 2012, the direct costs of caring for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias to American society will total an estimated $203 billion, including $142 billion in costs to Medicare and Medicaid.

The face of Alzheimer's is changing, affecting more of our friends and family every day.

The 2013 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for      U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of Dementia, as well as other Dementias. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the Overview. This information includes definitions of the various types of dementia and a summary of current knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease. Additional sections address prevalence, mortality, caregiving and use and costs of care and services. The Special Report focuses on long-distance caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.


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(Source: Alzheimer's Association, 14 March 2013) 

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