7.4M
Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2026.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 2026Senior Sage Resources
Dementia Care Statistics in the United States
A source-led reference for care communities, educators, writers, and families. Every figure below names its source and the year it describes.
Last updated October 28, 2026
At a glance
Eight facts shaping dementia care today
These figures show the scale of dementia care across homes, families, and senior living. They are useful context for planning training, support, and meaningful engagement. They do not replace an individual assessment or care plan.
1 in 9
People age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s, an estimated 11% of that age group in 2026.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 202680%
Of adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias receive care in their homes.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 202412.7M
Family and other unpaid caregivers supported people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in 2025.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 202619.6B
Hours of unpaid help those caregivers provided in 2025, valued at $446.3 billion.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 2026$409B
Projected U.S. health and long-term care costs for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in 2026, excluding unpaid care.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 202646%
Of U.S. nursing home residents have Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The share is higher among long-stay residents.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 20261 in 3
Older adults die with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 2026What the figures mean
Care needs reach far beyond a diagnosis.
Most care happens at home, often with family members providing substantial unpaid support. In senior living, the high share of residents living with dementia makes practical, person-centered care knowledge essential across roles and shifts.
Senior Sage offers Activity Program Training for professionals who coordinate meaningful engagement, plus Dementia Education and Virtual Dementia Tour services for communities seeking team learning. The figures on this page are context, not a promise about any individual resident, family, or organization.
Methodology and sources
How to read and cite this page
This page uses national figures published by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The measures cover different groups and years, so each fact preserves its source’s stated population and date instead of combining unlike data.
- Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, 2026. Used for prevalence, unpaid caregiving, costs, nursing home, and mortality figures.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Caregivers of a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia, September 3, 2024. Used for the share of adults receiving care at home.
Suggested citation
Senior Sage Consulting. “Dementia Care Statistics in the United States: 2026 Facts and Figures.” Updated October 28, 2026. https://seniorsagepro.com/dementia-care-statistics
We review this reference regularly and will update a figure when its source publishes a newer national estimate.