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Alzheimer's Association Posts 2015 Statistics

Congratulations to the Alzheimer’s Association for publication of the 2015 Facts and Statistics. 
The Report is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, as well as other dementias. Background and context for interpretationof the data are contained in the Overview. This report includes descriptions of the various causes of dementia and a summary of current knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease. Additional sections address prevalence, mortality and morbidity, caregiving and use and costs of health care. The Special Report addresses issues surrounding the disclosure of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis to individuals with the disease.alzheimers