Alzheimer's & Dementia Weekly: Statistics

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Sunday, November 6

Intimacy in Alzheimer's

How do sexuality, behavior and cognition interact in Alzheimer's? Researchers designed a study to find out. Here are 3 results.

Women have long claimed that they can remember things better - and longer - than men. An important study sheds new light on the matter. Learn how women's memory performs at various stages of life.

Doubling Down on Alzheimer's

ALZHEIMER'S STATISTICS VIDEO & ARTICLE:

Researchers need our support. CDC estimates the U.S. burden of dementia will double by 2060. They say early diagnosis is key to helping people and their families cope. See the CDC's new stats on Alzheimer's.

2018 Alzheimer's Facts & Figures

VIDEO + ARTICLE + 88 PAGE REPORT:

Discoveries in science mean fewer people are dying at an early age. A new report highlights the need for similar scientific breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s. Learn the facts you need to make Alzheimer's a national health care priority. Join the fight to increase funding for research that can lead to early detection, better treatments and ultimately a cure.

Dementia Decreases Across the USA

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Has the prevalence of dementia REALLY changed among older adults in the United States between 2000 and 2012?

The "Reality of Caring" Report

VIDEO + ARTICLE + FREE REPORT:

Read the latest report from HQO called, "The Reality of Caring". It examines the growth of caregiver distress experienced by family, friends and neighbors looking after home care patients.

Don't Be the 1 of 3 Who Didn't Dial 911

Vascular dementia has struck a million Americans. It's often caused by a stroke. New, startling statistics reveal how easy it is to lower this number. Learn how frequently strokes are prevented when people know the signs and quickly call 911.

Less Alzheimer's Today than 20 Years Ago

The New England Journal of Medicine reports the PERCENTAGE of people with Alzheimer's is going down. That's good news for individuals. Ironically, better health means more seniors. Consequently, there is a higher TOTAL number of people with Alzheimer's, even as the percentage drops. Find out what this means to you and 6 ways to stay healthy.

Experience 1 Minute in Alzheimer's

Bupa's new study helps healthy adults realize how prevalent and frustrating, memory loss can be. Play their new, free online "Memory Game".

2014 Alzheimer's Facts & Stats

VIDEO+ARTICLE

5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. More than triple that amount are caregivers. Check out the statistics & learn the facts. Help wipe out Alzheimer's.

Would You Want to Know If It's Alzheimer's? 75% of People Do

Women, even more than men, desire to know whether they have a brain disorder like Alzheimer's. The majority of people surveyed in 10 countries said they would be willing to pay for the diagnosis themselves. Find out how strongly people around the world feel about dementia.

25% Drop in Dementia Offers New Optimism

VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE

Good news from England: “Dementia rates fall as public health improves.” Learn about Cambridge University's authoritative study based on 20 years of British research.

Rate of Alzheimer's Drops in USA

VIDEO & ARTICLE -
ALZHEIMER'S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:

While the sheer number of people with Alzheimer's continues to rise with the growing population of American elders, the percentage of people with Alzheimer's is falling. If Alzheimer's seems to be on the rise around the world, why are we so fortunate as to see the rate dropping in the USA?