Alzheimer's disease is a growing epidemic worldwide, by 2050,
more than 66 million people could be living with the disease.
Fast facts about Alzheimer's Disease in
2012:
- Number of Americans with Alzheimer's: 5.4 million
- Number of people worldwide with Alzheimer's: 36 million
- Number of U.S. unpaid dementia caregivers: 15
million
- Number of Americans with Alzheimer's living alone:
800,000
Source: Alzheimer's
Association
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