Here are some sobering fact about getting older

The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing — and growing fast. More than 5 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s.

In 2020 an estimated 5.8 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. Eighty percent are age 75 or older.

— One in 10 10 people age 65 and older (10%) has Alzheimer’s dementia.

— Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women.

— Older African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older whites.

— Hispanics are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older whites.

As the number of older Americans grows rapidly, so too will the number of new and existing cases of Alzheimer’s. By 2050, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia may grow to a projected 13.8 million, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, slow or cure Alzheimer’s disease

Plan Now to Stay in Control

You can help yourself and your family by taking time to put the appropriate documents in place that will protect your assets and allow you to continue to make decisions about your life and health.