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Echoes of the Mind: Alzheimer's Stories

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases¹. It took decades for scientists to come up with treatments that could slow its progression. With the introduction of amyloid-targeting treatments, disease prognosis is changing.

Facts and figures

Every three seconds someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia.²

55M

Today more than 55 million people worldwide live with dementia.³

139M

Estimated number of people worldwide to live with dementia in 2050.⁴

18B

Estimated hours of unpaid care by US caregivers of people with dementia.⁵

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The solutions and new therapies providing hope

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Using AI to Predict Alzheimer's Disease

GE HealthCare, under a consortium called PREDICTOM, is helping develop a digital platform that will collect and aggregate biomarker data and use AI algorithms to diagnose Alzheimer’s at its earliest stages.

Learn more about PREDICTOM

What is an amyloid PET biomarker?

Alzheimer’s’ disease is the most common form of dementia where the main clinical symptoms of progressive memory loss occur over many years. It is characterized by the gradual buildup of abnormal proteins, for example amyloid, as well as shrinkage of some parts of the brain.

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Hope for the Future

“[...] Dad was 73, and still so vital and healthy, you don’t think Alzheimer’s. But my brother called and said it wasn’t good, that Dad wasn’t well”

Read Connie's story

Ensure Access to Advancements in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Treatment

“Alzheimer’s took my mother from me. For as long as the disease allowed it, she remained a mother, showing courage and resiliency and often begging me not to worry.”

Read Catherine's story

References

World Health Organization (2023). Dementia. Key facts.
Alzheimer's Disease International. Dementia Statistics. Numbers of people with dementia.
World Health Organization (2023). Dementia. Key facts.
The London School of Economics and Political Science. (2022). As many as 84 per cent of people living with dementia report experiencing discrimination - new toolkit aims to reduce stigma.
Alzheimer's Association. (2024). Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.

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