Alzheimer's Facts

A recent report published by the Alzheimer's Association revealed the following facts:

-- As many as 5.2 million people in the US are currently living with Alzheimer's dementia.

-- Someone develops Alzheimer's every 71 seconds.

-- Alzheimer's is the 7th leading cause of death (after heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, accidents, and diabetes)

-- The cost of Alzheimer's is estimated to be $148 billion a year

-- The number of adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's is expected to at least triple by the year 2050 in developed countries.

-- The average duration between the onset of symptoms and death is about 8-10 years

-- There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's.  Some medications are thought to slow down the progression of the disease but they do not work for everyone.

For more information visit their website at www.alz.org