As the number of older Americans grows rapidly (due to advances in medicine and technology, as well as the baby boom phenomenon) so too will the numbers of new and existing cases of Alzheimer’s disease. By 2030, the segment of the population 65 and older is expected to grow from 13% to 20%, reaching 72 million. The increasing number of individuals with Alzheimer’s will have a marked impact on states’ health care systems, as well as on families and caregivers.
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As the number of older Americans grows rapidly (due to advances in medicine and technology, as well as the baby boom phenomenon) so too will the numbers of new and existing cases of Alzheimer’s disease. By 2030, the segment of the population 65 and older is expected to grow from 13% to 20%, reaching 72 million. The increasing number of individuals with Alzheimer’s will have a marked impact on states’ health care systems, as well as on families and caregivers.
Frightening trend. Not to be callous, but someone better come up with plans fast for driving down healthcare costs.