For the first time, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has surpassed 7 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released this week.
An estimated 7.2 million people aged 65 years or older are now living with AD, up from an estimated 6.9 million in the 2024 report. Three quarters of people with AD are aged 75 years or older.
By 2060, the number of people aged 65 years or older with Alzheimer’s dementia is projected to reach 13.8 million, barring the development of breakthroughs to prevent or cure AD.
“With the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s, it’s more important than ever that researchers, clinicians, health systems, public health officials, and other stakeholders work together to ensure all Americans have access to timely and appropriate Alzheimer’s…