Dementia Cases Climb, but We Aren't Powerless Against It — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dementia-cases-climb-but-we-aren-t-powerless-against-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Dementia Cases Projected to Double by 2060 Amid New Prevention Researchhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dementia-cases-climb-but-we-aren-t-powerless-against-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dementia-cases-climb-but-we-aren-t-powerless-against-it#u11094Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:47:03 +0000A study from NYU Langone Health predicts a significant rise in dementia cases over the next several decades. However, research suggests that individuals can take action to reduce their risk. New data also links specific vaccinations to lower risk levels in certain populations.What's confirmed:An NYU Langone Health study predicts one million Americans will develop dementia in 2060, compared to 514,000 in 2020.Researchers estimate 42% of Americans over age 55 will eventually develop dementia.Still unconfirmed:The shingles vaccine is linked to lower dementia risk for older adults in nursing care.