About Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's is an epidemic
Take Charge of Your Brain Health: An Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month Series
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to learn, take action, and support those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Throughout the month, the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter is hosting a series of virtual programs and expert-led sessions focused on building brain-healthy habits, including topics like exercise, nutrition, and overall wellness. These engaging programs are designed to give you practical, science-backed ways to support your brain health while deepening your connection to the cause.
Alzheimer's kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's.
Nearly 12 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
In 2024, unpaid caregivers provided an estimated more than 19 billion hours of care valued at more than $413 billion.
1 in 3 older adults dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Alzheimer's and other dementias will cost the United States $384 billion in 2025. By 2050, these costs could rise to nearly $1 trillion.
To learn more about Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, please visit alz.org/facts.
