The Alzheimer’s Association 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report unearthed challenges both doctors and the American public face in understanding and diagnosing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is characterized by subtle changes in memory and thinking. It is estimated 10% to 15% of individuals with MCI go on to develop dementia each year. And as the size of the U.S. population age 65 and older continues to grow (from 58 million in 2021 to 88 million by 2050), so too will the number and proportion of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, given the increased risk of dementia with advancing age.
The 2022 Facts and Figures report provides an in-depth look at the latest national statistics on Alzheimer’s disease prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care and impact on caregivers. This year’s report also includes a new section on dementia care workforce. New disease-related statistics for New York revealed the following:
• Number of residents aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s: 410,000
• Estimated number of state residents living with Alzheimer’s in 2025: 460,000
• Percentage change: 12.2%
• Statewide deaths from Alzheimer’s disease (2019): 3,753
• Number of New York residents serving as unpaid family caregivers: 563,000
• Total hours of unpaid care provided: 835,000,000
• Total value of unpaid care: $16,082,000,000
“The new Facts and Figures report clearly outlines the burden that many New York families are going through,” stated Jill Horner, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter. “At the Alzheimer’s Association, our mission is clear — we must continue to support all those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia with our local care and support services and continue to fund critical research.”
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Their mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit alz.org or call 800-272-3900 for more information.
