How many people suffer from Alzheimers in Ireland?
Today, more than 35,000 people in Ireland have dementia, of which Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease increases with age with its prevalence rising from approximately 1% in people under 65 years old to more than 25% for those over 80 years. Although rare and more commonly associated with older age, Alzheimer’s Disease can also occur in people in their 40’s and 50’s.
