Dementia Diagnoses Decline, But More Are Living Longer With the Disease
Summary: A new study of over 25 million Medicare recipients found that while dementia incidence in the U.S. is declining, more older adults are living longer with the condition. From 2015 to 2021, new diagnoses dropped from 3.5% to 2.8%, yet prevalence increased to nearly 12%. The findings underscore a growing need for long-term care … Read more