The Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report. The annual report is a snapshot of Alzheimer’s disease and its effect on the nation.
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Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. More than one-third of Black Americans (36%) and nearly one-fifth of Hispanic Americans (18%) and Asian Americans (19%), believes discrimination would be a barrier to receiving Alzheimer’s care. In addition, half or more of non-white caregivers say they have experienced discrimination when navigating health care settings for their care recipient.
The 2021 Facts and Figures report provides an in-depth look at the latest national statistics on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care and impact on caregivers. New disease-related statistics for Michigan revealed the following:
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Arizona is fastest growing state for Alzheimer s disease. It s only going to get worse Rylee Kirk, Arizona Republic
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Arizona saw the highest increase in dementia deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and is the fastest growing state for Alzheimer s cases, a new report says.
The state also has the highest average hours per week spent by caregivers for Alzheimer s patients, according to the Alzheimer s Association s 2021 Alzheimer s Disease Facts and Figures.
The pandemic has only made things worse for those with Alzheimer s and their families, said Terri Spitz, the executive director for the Desert Southwest chapter of the Alzheimer s Association.