Hope for Dementia USA

It is estimated that there are more than 55 million (roughly 16 percent of the US population) over the age of 65 today (2019). The latest projections from the World Health Organization, says that at the current rate, there will be roughly 2 billion people 65 and older by 2050. Further, the elderly will exceed the number of children in our near future. This phenomenon has been described as a “Tsunami of Aging”. 1 in 3 Seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of Dementia Only 16% of Seniors receive regular cognitive assessments during routine health check-ups Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease In 2019, Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia will cost the nation $290 Billion. By 2050 these costs could rise as high as $1.1 Trillion Between 2000 and 2017 deaths from heart disease have decreased 9% while deaths from Alzheimer’s have increased 145% Early Detection is key. Screening means preventive care and early treatment. In turn, it facilitates the detection of high-risk candidates for whom we can actively make a different future. Screening helps us remain ahead of the curve. We are simply not screening enough. The faster we know, the more we can do. Education, Awareness and Outreach is at the heart of our challenge. From our economy, and our medical/healthcare systems to the social fabric of our communities everything will be impacted. . Brain Disorders and Diseases In a not too distant future, due to our aging population, and the health challenges we face as a nation; the leading health concerns will be “Brain Diseases”. The World Federation of Neurology, estimates that around 33 percent of people aged 65 years and older suffer from either Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s or Stroke. The risk increases with age. Visit HopeForDementiaUSA.org to learn more and see how you can make a difference.