The United States is entering a time of significant growth in Alzheimer’s Disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures
15 million people provide care for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease – a 37% increase from last year.
5.4 million people have Alzheimer’s Disease.
Every 69 seconds someone new develops Alzheimer’s, which will increase to every 33 seconds by 2050.
The amount spent on Alzheimer’s (and other related dementias) is $183 billion, and $11 billion increase over 2010.
Most caregivers are family members, who give financially, emotionally, physically. 80% of care provided in the home is by unpaid caregivers. The personal toll of this disease is
Alzheimer’s is the only top 10 cause of death that has no effective prevention or cure.
Making early financial and long term care decisions can help families deal with the details of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.
Geriatric Care Managers can assist with assessment, planning, education, referrals and support. They are your trusted ally, and can help decrease the stresses associated with caring for someone with dementia.
