Deaths from dementia have more than doubled in US, report says

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Dementia not only affects memory and quality of life, it can be fatal. A report released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics shows that the rate of Americans who died from dementia has more than doubled from 30.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000 to 66.7 in 2017.

The term dementia encompasses disease states that impair memory and result in a decline in cognitive function. These conditions seem to be affecting more of the population as it is expected to affect 14 million people age 65 and older by 2060, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr.

This report highlights that, although Alzheimer's disease contributes to many deaths in the United States, the other types of dementia should not be forgotten. Regardless of the form, Hales said,"the most important thing to recognize is that you're not alone. There are so many people affected by this disorder, yet at times, patients and families feel isolated.

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