Alzheimers North

Carolina Inc.
By Colin Lippert

Symptoms
Cognitive
Memory loss
Difficulty thinking/understanding
Inability to create new memories

Psychological
Hallucination
Anxiety & Depression
Paranoia

Mood
Nervousness
Mood swings
loneliness

Behavioral
Aggression
Wandering (getting lost)
Irritability
Meaningless repetition of words

Numbers
5.3 million Americans of all ages -> 5.1 million over the
age of 65
By 2025 estimated increase to 7.1 million Americans
By 2050 estimated increase to 13.8 million Americans
Typical life expectancy after diagnosis 4-8 years
6th leading cause for death in the United States
Estimated 700,000 will die this year with Alzheimer's
Number 1 cause for disabilities in later life 65+

Ray of Light
Depression

Downward slope

Helplessness

Chronic illness

Un-paid

Stress and anxiety

The Caregivers
In 2014 family/friend caregivers provided approximately 17.9
billion unpaid hours towards an individual with Alzheimer's
Estimated 250,000 persons aged 8-18 provide help to
someone with Alzheimer
41% of caregivers have a household income of $50,000 or less
40% of caregivers suffer from depression themselves

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