Alzheimer's disease mortality is on the rise

With a rapidly aging baby boomer population, Alzheimer's will continue to impact more lives. From 2000-2006, Alzheimer's disease deaths increased 46.1 percent, while other selected causes of death decreased. Strategic investments in other diseases have resulted in declines in deaths, and we need to see the same type of investment for Alzheimer's. View full report.

Source: Alzheimer's Association 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures