ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Quick facts

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s.

Every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease.

Less than half, 45 percent, of seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or their caregivers are aware of the diagnosis.

In 2014, 15.7 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.9 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than $217 billion.

Alzheimer’s is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.

Approximately 700,000 people die annually from Alzheimer’s.

One in three seniors dies of Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia.

Source: Alzheimer’s Association