Dementia Treatment & Support Service Costs To Top $321 Billion In 2022

The treatment and support service costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia in the United States are projected at $321 billion for 2022. By 2050, annual costs for health care, long-term care, and hospice care for people with dementia are projected to reach nearly $1 trillion.

About 45% of the $321 billion estimated costs in 2022 will be paid by Medicare, totaling $146 billion. Consumers will pay 25% of the costs out of pocket, totaling $81 billion. Medicaid will pay 19%, totaling $60 billion. Other payers will cover 11% of costs, totaling $34 billion. Other payers . . .