New Alzheimer’s Association report shows incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in people over the age 65
The Alzheimer’s Association’s “2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures,” release in April, provides an in-depth look at the latest national and state-by-state data on Alzheimer’s prevalence, mortality, dementia care workforce, costs of care and impact on caregivers.
New disease-related statistics for New York state revealed the following:
● Number of New York State residents aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s: 426,500
● Statewide deaths from Alzheimer’s disease: 3,204
● Statewide mortality rate from Alzheimer’s (per 100,000 people): 16.1
● Number of New York state residents serving as unpaid family caregivers: 776,000
●Total hours of unpaid care provided: 1.3 billion
● Total value of unpaid care: $33.8 billion
“The latest data show Alzheimer’s remains a growing challenge for families in the Rochester and Finger Lakes area,” said Arlene Wilson, senior director of programs for the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “That’s why it’s critical to keep advancing research and developing treatments that can improve outcomes and support everyone facing the disease, including people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in Upstate New York and their families.”