Prevalence of Dementia in the United States: The Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study

20071,923 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Brenda L. Plassman · Duke University

Kenneth M. Langa · General Department of Preventive Medicine

Gwenith G. Fisher · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Steven G. Heeringa · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

David R. Weir · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Mary Beth Ofstedal · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

James R. Burke

Abstract

Dementia prevalence estimates from this first nationally representative population-based study of dementia in the USA to include subjects from all regions of the country can provide essential information for effective planning for the impending healthcare needs of the large and increasing number of individuals at risk for dementia as our population ages.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Alzheimer's disease research and treatments Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

Publication Details

Published in: Neuroepidemiology

Volume 29, Issue 1-2, pp. 125-132

DOI: 10.1159/000109998

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 31.37

Command Palette

Prevalence of Dementia in the United States: The Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study

Authors

Abstract

Topics & Keywords

Publication Details