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Alzheimer's Research Association

The Alzheimer's Research Association is an organization dedicated to caregaivers of Alzheimer's patients

We provide caregivers with the knowledge and resources to be the best caregiver they can be.

Alzheimer's Disease Today

Today 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's. That's expected to rise to over 16 million by 2050
80,000 Americans Die from Alzheimer's each year
Each year, Alzheimer's kills more Americans, than Breast and Prostate cancer combined

Alzheimer's Disease Today

Alzheimer's is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death in America without a way to prevent it, cure it, or slow its progression.
The annual cost of caring for one individual with Alzheimer's disease ranges from nearly $18,500 to more than $36,000, depending on the stage of the disease.

The Future of Alzheimer's Disease

There are 75 million Baby Boomers in the United States that are just now turning 65. It is expected that 10 million Baby Boomers will get Alzheimer's
Every 33 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer's

The Future of Alzheimer's Disease

Over the next 40 years, Alzheimer's will cost over $40 Trillion, enough to pay off the national debt, and still send a $20,000 check to every man, women, and child in America.
With the aging of the Baby Boomers, Alzheimer's could bring the U.S. to its financial knees. It very well could bankrupt the America.

The Future of Alzheimer's Disease

The numbers should scare you into taking action today! Everyone one of us will be affected by Alzheimer's disease. Whether you contact the disease, a family member or friend is affected, you will become a part of growing problem. Learn more about how to help TODAY!

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