Oregon Alzheimer’s Facts & Figures

In Oregon, over 79,000 individuals aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Additionally, 20.3% of Oregonians aged 45 and older experience subjective cognitive decline. These figures highlight the growing public health crisis of Alzheimer's in Oregon, with a significant impact on individuals, families, and the state's healthcare system. 

Key Facts and Figures:

• Prevalence: More than 79,000 Oregonians aged 65+ are living with Alzheimer's disease. 

• Caregivers: 192,000 family caregivers in Oregon provide unpaid care for individuals with Alzheimer's. 

• Unpaid Care Value: The estimated value of this unpaid care is $4.5 billion annually. 

• Medicaid Costs: Alzheimer's costs the state's Medicaid program $344 million annually. 

• Subjective Cognitive Decline: 20.3% of Oregonians aged 45 and older experience subjective cognitive decline. 

• Projected Increase: The impact of Alzheimer's is projected to continue rising. 

• Medicare Spending: Per capita Medicare spending on individuals with dementia in Oregon is roughly $26,289. 

• Statewide Costs: The total cost of care for individuals with dementia in Oregon is substantial, including healthcare, long-term care, and hospice services.