More people with Alzheimer’s live in California than in any other state. Governor Gavin Newsom’s Alzheimer’s task force with chair Maria Shriver will prepare California to take meaningful action for aging Californians. EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter is proud to be part of this effort. Learn more about the task force here.
Stats:
- Alzheimer’s is the 2nd leading cause of death in California, with 16,238 deaths in 2017 – a 258% increase since 2000.
- Alzheimer’s is the #1 killer of women in California.
- African Americans are two times more likely than white Americans to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
- Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely than white Americans to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
- The number of Californians age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s is expected to grow to 840,000 by 2025.
