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The typical Alzheimer's care recipient is 78 years old, female, and widowed. A full third of Alzheimer's recipients (35%) are 85 years and older.
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Alzheimer's Association & National Alliance for Caregiving. "Families Care: Alzheimer's Caregiving in the United States 2004". 2004. [ Permalink ]