Alzheimer's Could Triple By 2050 to 13.8 Million--More Than Current Population of Illinois

An Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Could Hit The USA By 2050 by Janice Lloyd.  USA TODAY.  February 6, 2013.

This study uses Census data, adding to the credibility of the projections.  An upcoming study will examine the healthcare costs which are expected to exceed $2 trillion dollars.  Alzheimer's is only disease among the top six killers for which there is no prevention, cure, or treatment.  The article contains calls for heavy investment in research.