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Source: USA TODAY
Summary:
Alzheimer's Disease causes confusion, memory loss and behavioral changes for a growing elderly population.
To date, this brain disease affects 4.5 million people in the US and at the current rate will affect up to 16 million by 2050.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, Medicare costs are about $91 billion in 2005 and could total more than $1 trillion by the mid-century.
Conclusion: Alzheimer's Disease is a major issue and increased efforts to thwart this disease must be at the forefront of Health Care.
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