Call our 24 hours, seven days a week helpline at 800.272.3900

24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900
Donate
Greater Pennsylvania
Change Location

Alzheimer’s caregivers in Pennsylvania face huge burden

Alzheimer’s caregivers in Pennsylvania face huge burden
Share or Print this page
Share or Print this page
March 21, 2022
Email:
Share or Print this page

Alzheimer’s caregivers in Pennsylvania face huge burden

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for both patients and their loved ones. It also can cause stress and burnout for the friends and family members caring for people with Alzheimer’s.

In Pennsylvania, an estimated 280,000 residents aged 65 and older are living with the disease. That number is expected to grow to 320,000 by 2025, according to a new report by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Read more in the article above from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, featuring Sara Murphy, Vice President of Programs and Services at the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.™ For more information, visit www.alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Keep Up With Alzheimer’s News and Events

The first survivor of Alzheimer's is out there, but we won't get there without you.

Donate Now

Learn how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain.

Take the Brain Tour

Don't just hope for a cure. Help us find one. Volunteer for a
clinical trial.

Learn More