There are 5.4 million people who have Alzheimer's. It cost 183 billion dollars in annual costs. Alz's is the 6th leading cause of death.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Alzheimer's Assocation New Facts and Figures

There are nearly 15 million Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers providing 17 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than $202 billion.
Alzheimer's disease is the nation's largest underfunded public health threat with an estimated 5.4 million Americans living with the disease.

Alzheimer's is the only cause of death among the top 10 in the U.S. without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. In fact, Alzheimer's kills more people than diabetes and more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

In 2010, Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers had $7.9 billion in additional health care costs.

This just stinks!!!!
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  1. HelenMarch 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I just heard this on the Today Show ... staggering stastitics ..

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  2. karenMarch 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Yes it is.

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  3. HappyKMarch 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Yes it does!
    A very talented lady who sings in the choir at my church has just been diagnosed with it. :-(

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  4. karenMarch 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I am sorry to hear about your friend. My prayer are with her and her family.

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  5. DoloresMarch 16, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Those statistics are mind shattering. Hopefully someday soon we will see more and better changes.
    Thanks for posting this...
    Hugs,

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  6. karenMarch 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Your welcome. I can't believe the these facts and figures. Last yr Alz's was the 7 leading cause of death this yr it is 6th.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Those numbers are just to way to high. Something needs to be done and soon.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Those number's are just to high, something needs to be done and soon.

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  9. karenMarch 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Oma!! I am so happy you posted. Oma is my niece. So gald to see you and you are right these numbers are way to high.

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