Horrific Scope of Problem
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to cognitive decline, dementia, and premature death. No medications are known to significantly alter the course of this disease. HOWEVER, Modification of the Lifestyle Factors and Medical Risk Factors of our Re-Initiative CAN Reverse Cognitive Decline, Prevent Dementia, Prevent Premature Death
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Projections Are Alarming
In the United States there were 5.8 million people with Dementia in 2020. By 2050, this number will increase to over 13.8 million people with Dementia
Probability of Dementia
Gender
Female Over 65 21% Male Over 65 12% Age
65 – 74 10 % 75 – 84 17 % Over 85 32 % 1 in 3 Seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another Dementia
Dementia is only half the memory problem spectrum. A pre-dementia condition called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is much more common than dementia. Over half of individuals with MCI have Alzheimer’s pathology in their brain.
Probability of MCI and Dementia
Age MCI MCI and Dementia 65-74 10% 20% 75-84 30% 47% over 85 60% 92% These nuimbers are frightening. At over 75 years old, almost half of this age group has a memory spectrum disorder associated with Alzheimers pathology of the brain.The Mind Minders 3-D plan reverses the cognitive decline of MCI AND prevents dementia.
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Caregiver Disruption Enormous
- Family members and other “informal” caregivers provided $244 Billion in unpaid care to dementia patients in 2020
- 25% of these informal caregivers are forced to exit the workplace. Family economic crisis compounded.
- Stress 24/7 for these informal caregivers. Demands and lifestyle sacrifices without defined limits
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Economic Costs Dire
Paid Care Costs
Level of Care Annual Cost (2020) Nursing Home $80,000 + Assisted Living $50,000 + Home Care $60,000 + Year Total Costs Medicare/Medicaid 2020 $305 Billion $206 Billion 2050 (projected) $1.5 Trillion $1 Trillion