Alzheimer's
We're all in against Alzheimer's.
Help us create a future without Alzheimer's and dementia.
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We're partnering with the Alzheimer's Association® to help fight for a future without Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimer's by the numbers:
- Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States
- Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's.
- More than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's.
- By 2050, nearly 12.7 million Americans will be living with Alzheimer's.
- In 2021, Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the nation $355 billion.
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More than
11M
Americans act as unpaid caregivers for people with Alzheimer's.
Know the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's:
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
- Challenges in solving problems or planning.
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks.
- Confusion with time or place.
- Understanding visual images and spatial relationships.
- New problems with words in speaking or writing.
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.
- Decreased or poor judgment.
- Withdrawal from work or social activity.
- Changes in mood and personality.
If you notice one of these signs in yourself or someone else, please see a doctor.