Over 690,000 Californians are living with Alzheimer’s disease and by 2040, that number is expected to increase by 127%, disproportionally impacting diverse populations.
By 2040, in California the number of:
- Women with Alzheimer’s disease will increase by 11%
- Latinos with Alzheimer’s disease will more than triple
- Black/African Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will nearly triple
- Asian American/Pacific Islanders with AD will more than double
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people with Alzheimer’s disease will more than double
I urge you to stand with these individuals and their families by supporting:
- Increased funding for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health
- Legislation that improves detection, diagnosis, and care planning for those with Alzheimer’s disease
- Legislation that provides supportive services to family caregivers
