Alzheimer's and Public Health Action in Georgia

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis in Georgia. The impact of Alzheimer’s is projected to rise, so a public health approach is necessary to lessen the burden and enhance the quality of life for those living with cognitive impairment and their families. The most recent data show:

188,000
people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Georgia.

11% of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline in Georgia.

374,000 family caregivers bear the burden of the disease in Georgia.

755 million hours of unpaid care is provided by Alzheimer’s caregivers in Georgia.

$11.4 billion is the value of the unpaid care.

$1.5 billion is the cost of Alzheimer’s to the state Medicaid program.

188,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Georgia.

11% of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline in Georgia.

374,000 family caregivers bear the burden of the disease in Georgia.

755 million hours of unpaid care is provided by Alzheimer’s caregivers in Georgia.

$11.4 billion is the value of the unpaid care.

$1.5 billion is the cost of Alzheimer’s to the state Medicaid program.

Alzheimer's and Public Health Action in Georgia

Alzheimer's and Public Health Action in Georgia

188,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Georgia.

11% of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline in Georgia.

374,000 family caregivers bear the burden of the disease in Georgia.

755 million hours of unpaid care is provided by Alzheimer’s caregivers in Georgia.

$11.4 billion is the value of the unpaid care.

$1.5 billion is the cost of Alzheimer’s to the state Medicaid program.

188,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Georgia.

11% of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline in Georgia.

374,000 family caregivers bear the burden of the disease in Georgia.

755 million hours of unpaid care is provided by Alzheimer’s caregivers in Georgia.

$11.4 billion is the value of the unpaid care.

$1.5 billion is the cost of Alzheimer’s to the state Medicaid program.

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188,000
people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Georgia.