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The Shadow Cast by Alzheimer’s Is Expected to Grow Longer

Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. By all indications, that number may be the least of our worries.

PREVALENCE The number of Americans

living with Alzheimer’s is rapidly ascending.

As baby boomers age, the number of affected

is expected to almost triple — from 5.2 to 13.8 million.

1 in 9 people aged 65 or older

has Alzheimer’s.

1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

Every 66 seconds, a person in the U.S.

develops the disease. By 2050, the rate will jump to 33 seconds.

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CAREGIVER TIPDon’t forget to take

care of your own physical and emotional

health. Depression, fatigue, stomach and

sleep issues are not uncommon among

caregivers. Just remember: you’re doing

the best you can. See more tips on page 13

Ending Alzheimer’s It currently affects 1 in 3 Americans, as a patient or a caregiver. By 2020, however, the figure could be zero. Page 4

Do Your Research Get a fuller picture and appreciation for how exactly clinical trials are advancing the state of Alzheimer’s care. Page 6

Lori’s Mission See how the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks wants to change the way loved ones and caregivers view the disease. Page 13

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COST TO NATIONIn 2016, total payments for health care, long-term and hospice care are estimated to be $236 billion for Alzheimer’s and dementia alone.

TAKE A STANDWithout action today, the costs of Alzheimer’s will spike 360 percent from today, including a five-fold increase in government spending under Medicare and Medicaid, and an equal increase in out-of-pocket spending. To start, join the conversation on Twitter to help amplify awareness of the toll Alzheimer’s and dementia are taking on America.

...by 2050, medicare costs will account for 1 in every 3 dollars

33+67RNearly 1 in 5 Medicare dollars goes to people with the disease…

25+75RAlzheimer’s costs the U.S. 18.1 billion hours of unpaid care, via caregivers

18.1BILLION HOURS