Understanding Alzheimer’s: Why Early Detection Makes a Difference
Today, more than 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.Older Hispanic adults are about 1.5x as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias, compared to older White adults (Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Report 2025). As the U.S. population continues to age, recognizing the early warning signs has never been more important. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s currently, there are serious benefits to early detection, including new treatments that can slow progression of the disease.
