U.S. dementia care spending by state: 2010-2019

DISCUSSION: The cost of informal care varied substantially by state and is expected to grow through at least 2050.HIGHLIGHTS: In the United States in 2019, foregone wages due to informal dementia care was $58 billion. Replacing informal dementia care with health aides would have cost $230 billion. These costs vary dramatically by state, even when assessed per prevalent case. These costs are expected to nearly double by 2050.PMID:38411287 | DOI:10.1002/alz.13746
Source: The Journal of Alzheimers Association - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research