The number of Americans aged 65 and over with Alzheimer's disease is projected to more than double by 2060, reaching **** million. This significant increase highlights the growing challenge of caring for an aging population, particularly those affected by dementia. As the prevalence of Alzheimer's rises, it will have far-reaching impacts on healthcare, families, and society as a whole.
Aging population trends
The surge in Alzheimer's cases is closely tied to broader demographic shifts in the United States. By 2050, it's estimated that 22 percent of the American population will be 65 years or older, up from 17.3 percent in 2022. This rapid aging of the population is expected to strain healthcare systems and change the nature of work and retirement.Â
Challenges of aging in place
As the number of older adults with Alzheimer's increases, there is a growing desire among seniors to age in their own homes. A 2024 survey found that **** of adults aged 50 and older strongly or somewhat agreed they would like to remain in their current residence for as long as possible. This preference is even stronger among those 65 and older, with ** percent expressing this desire. However, the ability to age in place may be compromised by declining physical capabilities, as only about *** in **** adults aged 72 and older reported being fully able to perform self-care and mobility activities in 2021.
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Alzheimer's Association. (April 28, 2025). Projected numbers of older people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. from 2020 to 2060* (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/216624/projected-numbers-of-alzheimers-sufferers-aged-65-and-over-in-the-us/
Alzheimer's Association. "Projected numbers of older people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. from 2020 to 2060* (in millions)." Chart. April 28, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/216624/projected-numbers-of-alzheimers-sufferers-aged-65-and-over-in-the-us/
Alzheimer's Association. (2025). Projected numbers of older people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. from 2020 to 2060* (in millions). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/216624/projected-numbers-of-alzheimers-sufferers-aged-65-and-over-in-the-us/
Alzheimer's Association. "Projected Numbers of Older People with Alzheimer’s in The U.S. from 2020 to 2060* (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 28 Apr 2025, /statistics/216624/projected-numbers-of-alzheimers-sufferers-aged-65-and-over-in-the-us/
Alzheimer's Association, Projected numbers of older people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. from 2020 to 2060* (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/216624/projected-numbers-of-alzheimers-sufferers-aged-65-and-over-in-the-us/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Projected numbers of older people with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. from 2020 to 2060* (in millions) [Graph], Alzheimer's Association, April 28, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/216624/projected-numbers-of-alzheimers-sufferers-aged-65-and-over-in-the-us/
