Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

In 2015, Alzheimer’s Disease was the third leading cause of death in San Diego County and an estimated 84,405 San Diegans were living with this disease or another form of dementia. These numbers alone highlight the growing health and well-being issues of San Diego County residents living with these diseases. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia but all people living with these conditions need access to resources such as caregivers and health care professionals trained in treating any type of dementia. Thus, the definition of Alzheimer’s Disease has been expanded to include Related Dementias as well.

Reports

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in San Diego County Report: This report, a collaborative project with Aging & Independence Services, addresses the impact of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in San Diego County. Topics include overall prevalence, the number of caregivers and the costs of that care, as well as projections out to 2030 for all data.

The Economic Burden of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in San Diego Report: This report, a collaborative project with Aging & Independence Services, addresses the various lenses of the economic burden of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in San Diego County. Topics include community costs, lifetime costs, long-term care costs, caregiver costs, as well as hospitalization charges.

The 2016 Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County Report - March 2016

This update report, a collaborative project with Aging & Independence Services, addresses the continuous impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in San Diego County.

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County - March 2015

This report, a collaborative project with Aging & Independent Services, addresses the impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in San Diego County.

The Economic Burden of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County Report - March 2015

This report, a collaborative project with Aging & Independent Services, addresses the various lenses of the economic burden of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in San Diego County.

Additional Data

The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Data Profiles: Data on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias by San Diego County resident discharges in the region. 2011-2017. Note: files may take some time to load.

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) in San Diego County Map Atlas: This document was created to give a visual representation of the data related to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. Topics include population estimates, disability and health insurance coverage among seniors, and ADRD prevalence and medical encounters.

The San Diego County Senior Cost of Living by Subregional Area Report: This document was created to highlight economic issues facing the aging population in San Diego County. The purpose of this analysis was to determine the actual basic costs of living for older adults (those aged 65 years and over).

Profile of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County Slide Set:

A Presentation on the Profile of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County.

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Profile:

The Profile of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County, including valuable data and maps.

The Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County Infographic, 2012:

An educational handout with the basic facts and figures on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias in San Diego County. This handout includes facts, caregiver data, and brain health strategies. Data from 2012.