2026 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report

The 2026 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report highlights that an estimated 7.4 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, with care costs expected to exceed $400 billion. The report highlights a critical need for education on brain health and a shift toward earlier detection and prevention.

2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. Background and context for interpretation of the data are contained in the Overview. Additional sections address prevalence, mortality and morbidity, caregiving, the dementia care workforce, and the use and costs of health care and services. A Special Report examines how Americans understand, prioritize and act on the desire to sustain brain health across the lifespan.

Here’s a link to the 2026 Report:
https://www.alz.org/getmedia/ef8f48f9-ad36-48ea-87f9-b74034635c1e/alzheimers-facts-and-figures.pdf