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One of every eight baby boomers, which translates to 10 million people, will develop Alzheimer's disease in their lifetimes, according to the latest study released by the Alzheimer's Association. These findings are particularly significant for assisted living providers who provide dementia care services. The study also notes that the age of highest risk for Alzheimer's starts at 65.

An Alzheimer's Association spokesperson notes that the projected rise in Alzheimer's cases will burden the long-term care system as well as put a strain on Medicare, since most people with Alzheimer's are eligible for that funding.

 1 in 8 boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to new Alzheimer’s Association report.

Other data in that report:

Here are some updates related to Linda's post:

• As many as 5.3 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s.

• Alzheimer's and dementia triple healthcare costs for Americans age 65 and older.

• Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s.

• Alzheimer's is the seventh-leading cause of death.

• The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer's and other dementias to Medicare, Medicaid and businesses amount to more than $148 billion each year.  

Read more facts here: http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_facts_figures.asp