The rising prevalence of AD comes at the same time as a growing shortage of neurologists and geriatricians is expected to create 'dementia neurology deserts' in some states by 2025.
Findings from the annual report from the Alzheimer's Association showed little change in AD prevalence since 2023, but study authors predicted the number of people over 65 with AD will nearly double by 2050.
The "2024 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures" study and accompanying report "Mapping a Better Future for Dementia Care Navigation" wereStates and counties in the eastern and southeastern United States have the highest percentage of people over 65 with AD, with the District of Columbia reporting 16.8% and New York, Florida, and Mississippi between 12.5% and 12.7%. Alaska has the lowest with 8.8%.
The report also waded into the issue of workforce deficits. Between 2012 and 2022, the number of direct care workers in the United States increased from 3.2 million to 4.8 million. Study authors estimated more than 1 million additional direct care workers will be needed before 2031. Very few neurologists have specialty training in dementia diagnosis and care, he added, and neurologists who dospecialize in dementia are generally located exclusively in tertiary medical centers.
In tackling the theme of dementia care navigation, the report included a survey of 1204 nonphysician healthcare workers, including nurses, physician assistants, and social workers.
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