10 Million...that's one out of eight boomers...will develop Alzheimer's.
This fact comes from the 2009 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Report.
There are now 5.3 million Americans living with this debilitating disease.
When there is Alzheimer's in the family, there are both social and economic impacts for both the patients and their loved ones.
Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America. It even exceeds diabetes in the number of annual deaths.
And what is even more sobering is that younger-onset Alzheimer's, occurring in people as young as in their 30's, affects nearly 500,000 Americans!
These younger individuals are usually employed and may have children still living at home. This brings up even more serious consequences including financial crisis, receiving benefits, and helping their children cope with the disease. Alzheimer's support is critical for this transition time.
Our support of research and awareness of Alzheimer's and its effects on the family is critical for the well being of all of us.
If you'd like to check out the 2009 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Report, you can access it here:
===>>> http://alz.org/national/documents/report_alzfactsfigures2009.pdf
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