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NARFE May 2025
Last month, we released our 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, the preeminent source of statistics and information about Alzheimer's and all other dementia. The publication finds that the prevalence and costs of Alzheimer's disease continue to rise. A record 7.2 million older Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and nearly 12 million family members and friends provide unpaid care for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. These unpaid caregivers provide 19.2 billion hours of care valued at $413 billion each year, surpassing previously reported totals. To watch our video and download the full report, please visit alz.org/facts. Thank you, NARFE members, for your continued partnership with the Association in the fight against the growing cost and impact of this disease. With you by our side, we can achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
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Association report shows Americans want early diagnosis, treatment
The 2025 edition of Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, an annual report released by the Alzheimer's Association, reveals the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. The special report, American Perspectives on Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease in the Era of Treatment, provides a comprehensive look into evolving public perceptions of Alzheimer's, early detection and diagnosis, and treatments that can slow progression of the disease. Learn more.
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Caregivers need to pay attention to their physical and emotional health
As a caregiver for a person living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, you may find yourself neglecting to take good care of yourself. The best thing you can do for the person you're caring for is to stay physically and emotionally strong. Learn more.
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Make informed choices about alternative Alzheimer's treatments
Remedies, supplements and "medical foods" are often referred to as alternative treatments for Alzheimer's, but they aren't regulated and don't adhere to the same standards as FDA-approved treatments. The more you know about Alzheimer's medications, the better prepared you can be to discuss them with your physician and make informed choices. Learn more.
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Low 'bad' cholesterol may protect against Alzheimer's and other dementia
According to new study results, lower levels of "bad" low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementia, further reinforcing the connection between good heart health and good brain health. Study participants with LDL levels lower than 70 mg/dl had a 26% lower risk of dementia and 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's compared to those with LDL levels above 130 mg/dl. The researchers noted that the results don't prove a cause-and-effect relationship between LDL cholesterol and dementia. Learn more.
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