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Alzheimer Statistics

In the United States, 5.3 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and a new individual
is diagnosed with the disease every 70 seconds. Unless something is done, by 2050, up to
16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s, and a new case will be diagnosed every 33 seconds.

Number of People Aged 65 and Older with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias by Age
Year 65–74 75–84 85+ Total % change from 2000

2000 28,000 240,000 180,000 440,000

2010 24,000 220,000 230,000 480,000 9%

2020 36,000 250,000 270,000 560,000 27%

2025 44,000 320,000 300,000 660,000 50%

Cognitive Impairment in Percentage Change in Number with

Nursing Home Residents, 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Compared to 2000

Percent
Total Nursing Home Residents
70
258,863
26%
39% Level of Cognitive Impairment 60

s mild/very mild
severe/moderate

35% s none 50

s 40
50%

30
Number of Alzheimer and Dementia 27%
20
Caregivers, Hours of Unpaid Care, and
Economic Value of Care 10
9%
0
Number of Total Hours Total Value of
Year Caregivers of Unpaid Care Unpaid Care
2010 2020 2025
2007 1,103,073 952,172,799 $10,073,988,212

2008 1,112,121 959,982,607 $10,655,806,936 Number of Deaths Due to

2009 1,233,164 1,404,327,156 $16,149,762,293
Alzheimer’s Disease in 2006 8,146
For more information, view the 2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report at alz.org/facts.