![]() ![]() A similar percentage rise is expected in the coming years.Īs a person’s age increases, so does the risk of them developing dementia. In the US, it's estimated there are 5.5 million Alzheimer's sufferers. This is projected to rise to 1.6 million by 2040.Īlzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting between 50 and 75 per cent of those diagnosed. ![]() The Alzheimer's Society reports there are more than 900,000 people living with dementia in the UK today. Regardless of which type is diagnosed, each person will experience dementia in their own unique way.ĭementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age. Some people may have a combination of different types of dementia. There are many types of dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. ![]() Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological disordersĭementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders (those affecting the brain) which impact memory, thinking and behaviour. ![]()
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