{"id":56082,"date":"2022-12-29T13:46:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T18:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=56082"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:05:38","slug":"alzheimers-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/alzheimers-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Alzheimer\u2019s disease statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we get older, it\u2019s harder to keep our mind as sharp as it once was in our prime. Age-related forgetfulness is a normal experience. Maybe you can\u2019t remember where you left your phone or it\u2019s taking you a bit longer to learn new concepts. What isn\u2019t normal is more severe memory problems, like not remembering how to drive a car or becoming confused by your surroundings. If you or someone you know is experiencing these troubles, it\u2019s important to get them evaluated by a doctor as it could be a serious issue, like Alzheimer\u2019s disease or related dementias.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Alzheimer’s disease?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cAlzheimer\u2019s is a neurodegenerative disease and the most commonly developed form of dementia,\u201d said Nancy Mitchell, RN, a contributing writer at <\/span>Assisted Living Center<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThe condition arises due to permanent damage to cells in the hippocampus\u2014the part of the brain responsible for our memories.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply put, Alzheimer\u2019s disease is a type of dementia that affects older adults. Some people may also have mild cognitive impairment initially, which may be the first stage of Alzheimer\u2019s disease. While Alzheimer\u2019s disease is the most common form of dementia, there are other types of dementia, like vascular dementia or Lewy body dementia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n