Alzheimer’s deaths increase as population ages, lifespans increase
- Posted on May 5, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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Alzheimer’s deaths increase as population ages, lifespans increase
Alzheimer’s-related deaths have surged 138% since 2000. As the region’s population ages, the rise in dementia cases is placing an unprecedented strain on family caregivers and a healthcare system facing a critical shortage of specialists.
