Costs of Alzheimer's Disease in the U.S. - Costs of Alz...

Costs of Alzheimer's Disease in the U.S.

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>> The national tab for caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease is estimated at $100 billion annually.

>> Alzheimer's disease costs U.S. businesses more than $60 billion a year, stemming from lost productivity and absenteeism by primary caregivers, and insurance costs.

>> The annual cost of caring for one individual with Alzheimer's disease ranges from nearly $18,500 to more than $36,000, depending on the stage of the disease.