33 Alzheimer's Cases Predicted to Double THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION expects that within 30 years, more than twice as many Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease compared with today. The number of diagnoses is expected to rise from the current 5.8 million to 13.8 million in 2050. A few factors will drive the change: an aging population, including baby boomers, and medical improvements in identifying the disease. The No. 1 risk factor for Alzheimer's is age, followed by family history. If you are 65 or older or have memory concerns, ask your doctor about a brief cognitive assessment. The sooner Alzheimer's disease is detected, the better a person's chance of benefiting from treatment. Visit the Alzheimer's Association website, alz.org, to learn more. ACT ON IT 16% Percentage of senior citizens who receive regular cognitive assessments, a key tool for detecting Alzheimer's disease and planning treatment Source: Alzheimer's Association VIM & VIGOR FALL 2020http://www.alz.org