Seven Facts You Should Know About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease takes an enormous toll on society. the Alzheimer's Association estimates that in 2010 14.9 million family and friends provided 17 billion hours of care to those with Alzheimer's and other dementias totalling $202.6 billion of unpaid care provided. Furthermore, more than 60 percent of Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers rate the emotional stress of care giving as high or very high; one-third report symptoms of depression.
By — Last Modified: 09/27/2012, First Published: 11/16/2011
