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Why This Matters
7.4 million Americans age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2026.
The number is projected to continue rising substantially as the U.S. population ages.
Dementia is a growing global issue.
The WHO estimates that 57 million people worldwide were living with dementia in 2021, with nearly 10 million new cases each year.
About 1 in 4 dementia caregivers are part of the “sandwich generation”.
They are simultaneously caring for an aging parent and at least one child under 18 years old.
Nearly 13 million Americans provide unpaid care for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Family members and friends provide the majority of dementia care in the community.
Dementia caregiving can have significant effects on caregiver well-being.
The CDC reports that caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias are at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and poorer quality of life.
About 80% of people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias receive care at home.
This makes family caregivers a critical part of the dementia-care system,
Behind every statistic is a person and a family navigating dementia. Anchor Care is here to help.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is the strongest primary source for most of these numbers, and the CDC/NIH/WHO provide excellent supporting sources.