Each year, the Alzheimer’s Association releases the Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report — a comprehensive look at the impact of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on individuals, families, caregivers, the health care system, and our nation as a whole. Today, the 2025 edition is a powerful reminder that urgent action is needed to address the growing Alzheimer’s crisis.
According to the 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, more than 7 million Americans are now living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 12 million provide their unpaid care — numbers that continue to rise as the population ages. Alzheimer’s is now the fourth-leading cause of death among adults age 65 and older and is one of the costliest diseases to society, with an estimated $384 billion in health care and long-term care costs this year alone.
But beyond the numbers are the real, human stories: the individuals facing memory loss and cognitive decline, the families making difficult decisions about care, and the caregivers — often unpaid family members — who dedicate countless hours supporting their loved ones.
Key Highlights from the Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures 2025 Alaska State Report:
- Prevalence: More than 8,400 Alaskans over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s, with many more facing other forms of dementia.
- Caregiving Impact: Over 25,000 Alaskans are providing unpaid care for people living with dementia, contributing an estimated 390 million hours of care valued at nearly $887 million.
- Workforce Impact: The workforce supporting those living with dementia and their families will need to nearly double to meet the demand by 2050.
- Caregiver Health: Nearly 54% of unpaid caregivers have chronic health conditions, with nearly 30% reporting having depression.
- Advances in Research and Detection: Progress in early detection methods and therapeutic treatments offers new hope, but access to diagnosis and care remains uneven across different communities.
A Growing Call for Action
The 2025 Facts and Figures report underscores what millions of families already know: Alzheimer’s is not just an individual disease — it is a community and public health crisis.
At the Alzheimer’s Association, we are committed to advancing critical research, providing support for caregivers, advocating for policy change, and working toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. But we cannot do it alone.
Everyone has a role to play — whether it’s advocating for increased funding for research, supporting public health initiatives that promote brain health, participating in clinical trials, or providing support to families affected by this disease.
What You Can Do:
- Learn: Read the full 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report to better understand the impact of this disease.
- Advocate: Join us in urging elected officials to prioritize Alzheimer’s research funding and access to care. Learn more.
- Volunteer: Support local families by volunteering with your local Alzheimer’s Association chapter. Discover ways to volunteer.
- Donate: Help fund research and support services by making a contribution.
- Share: Raise awareness by sharing key findings from the report with your networks. Join the conversation during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June.
The 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report is a call to action — a reminder that the fight against Alzheimer’s is urgent, personal, and winnable. Together, we can advance understanding, support families, and ultimately bring us closer to a cure.
Because until we end Alzheimer’s, we fight — for every individual, every caregiver, and every future memory yet to be made.
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