Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Over 65 Has Dementia
Almost 1 in 10 U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, and another 22 percent have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment prevalence in more than 20 years.Researchers also found that people with MCI or dementia are more likely to be older, have lower levels of education, and to be Black or Hispanic. The findings were published on October 24 in JAMA Neurology.“Such data are critical for understanding the causes, costs, and consequences of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in the United States and for informing policies aimed at reducing their impact on patients, families, and public programs,” said lead study author Jennifer J. Manly, PhD, professor of neurology at the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and the Taub Institute for Research…