A new report suggests up to 7.2 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, an increase of about 300,000 cases of the mind-robbing disease from a year ago.

A survey of older Americans found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and 92% said that if diagnosed, they would probably or definitely want to take a drug ...

A survey of older Americans found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's, and 92% said that if diagnosed, they would probably or definitely want to take a drug ...

An estimated 7.2 million Americans ages 65 and older now have Alzheimer's dementia, up from 6.9 million last year, according to the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures Report.

New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over time.

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Severe/Late Stage Alzheimer’s combines stages 6-7. In this final stage, individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment, carry on a conversation, and eventually control movement.

The Alzheimer's Association estimates over 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older will live with Alzheimer's by 2025, with the number projected to double by 2050.

After some time, early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease begins with a small amount of memory loss and confusion that can be diagnosed as cognitive decline. While people may be able to function ...