Understanding Isolation and the Misconceptions Surrounding Alzheimer's
Is Alzheimer's disease a leading cause of death in the US?
Yes, the mortality rate of Alzheimer’s disease is significantly high and according to the Center for Disease Control, Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. The disease is more prominent in the 65-85 age bracket as well. Alzheimer’s is also predicted to affect 13.8 million people by the year 2050.