The Dementia Crisis Is Here: Why New York's Response Matters, and What Rockland Is Getting Right
New York is facing a growing dementia crisis, with over 426,500 residents aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease. The article highlights the economic burden on the state and the critical need for caregiver support initiatives to manage the rising prevalence.
There is a health crisis unfolding in New York that touches nearly every family, yet rarely dominates the headlines. More than 426,500 New Yorkers aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and New York ranks second in the nation for projected prevalence. Nationally, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a number expected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050.
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