Alzheimer's Facts & Figures

(from: http://www.kpbs.org/news/local;id=10909)


•Every 72 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s Diseas

•The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias amount to more than $148 billion annually

•A person with Alzheimer's disease will live an average of eight years and as many as 20 years or more from the onset of symptoms.

•More than 7 of 10 people with Alzheimer's disease live at home. Almost 75% of the home care is provided by family and friends. The remainder is "paid" care costing an average of $12,500 per year. Families pay almost all of that out-of-pocket.

•Half of all nursing home residents suffer from Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

•The average cost for nursing home care is $42,000 per year but can exceed $70,000 per year in some areas of the country.