Silver Book Fact
The number of Medicare claims for Alzheimer’s disease treatment grew by 250% during the 1990s, and is expected to increase by 300% over the next 10 years.
Alzheimer’s Disease Costs Expected to Triple: Sharpest increase seen among blacks. WebMd Medical News Web site. http://www.webmd.com/content/article/90/100883.htm. Published 19-Jul-2004