NEW Report May 2010
Changing the Trajectory of
Alzheimer’s Disease: A National Imperative

This report examines the current projections and costs associated with the Alzheimer crisis, as well as what Medicare and Medicaid savings are possible if disease modifying treatments were available.

Alzheimer's disease to cost United States $20 trillion dollars over next 40 years.

From 2010 to 2050, the total costs of care for Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease will increase five-fold, from $172 billion to $1.08 trillion per year. These dollar amounts represent the direct costs of care to all payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and out-of-pocket costs to people with the conditions and their families, and costs to other payers (such as private insurance, HMOs and other managed care organizations, and uncompensated care).

Support the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA)

By 2050 nearly 16 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s, yet there is no national plan to deal with this looming crisis. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) would establish an inter-agency advisory council to address the government’s efforts on Alzheimer research, care, institutional services, and home- and community-based programs.

Find out if your member of Congress is a co-sponsor of NAPA. If not, ask your member of Congress to act now and support NAPA (S. 3036 / H.R. 4689).

Help Spread the Word

With the release of the Trajectory Report and movement on NAPA, it's crucial that Alzheimer's awareness continue to spread throughout our communities. Please take a few minutes to send a letter to the editor. It's quick and easy and you can do it here. You'll find talking points and tips on how to craft a letter.