Thanks to recent studies, the scientific community now has much more in the way of Alzheimers disease statistics. Some of these Alzheimers disease statistics are quite shocking.

- Alzheimers disease now accounts for the majority of dementia cases. Between 50% to 70% of all cases of dementia can be credited to Alzheimers disease.

- In nearly every case the exact cause of Alzheimers disease is unknown.

- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have thus far approved five drugs that temporarily slow the Alzheimers deterioration. These drugs generally work for six to twelve months and only work in around half of the cases they are used in.

- Evidence suggests that healthy lifestyle throughout ones life may help in the prevention of Alzheimers disease and other cognitive diseases.

- An estimated 5.1 million Americans have Alzheimers disease. Of those 5.1 million, 4.9 million are over the age of 65. The other 200,000 are under the age of 65 and are therefore diagnosed as having early-onset Alzheimers disease. Individuals that are diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers disease generally have a much shorter lifespan than those diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimers disease.

- 13% of individuals over the age of 65 have Alzheimers disease and nearly 50% of individuals over the age of 85 have Alzheimers disease.

- On average, every 72 seconds a person is diagnosed with Alzheimers disease.

- The reported death rates for individuals that have Alzheimers disease may be underreported, as these individuals may have other contributing health factors as well.

- Nearly 10 million caregivers take care of Alzheimers patients. This is nearly 29% of all caregivers that care for individuals who are 60 years old or older.

- The number of individuals affected by Alzheimers disease is expected to increase significantly over the next several years. This is due to the fact that the generation known as the baby boomers will hit the age group Alzheimers disease strikes over the next couple of decades.

What to Consider, Other than Alzheimers Disease Statistics

There are some shocking Alzheimers disease statistics out there. While these statistics about Alzheimers disease may be shocking, there are other things that individuals with Alzheimers disease and their families should keep in mind. There are treatments for Alzheimers disease, while there is no cure some of these medications may allow individuals that are afflicted with this disease to remain mentally cognoscente for longer than they would be able to without them. There are also other treatments. For example, even walking regularly can help to keep a person functional longer.

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