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Alzheimer's Coverage

As a television journalist, Karla has reported extensively on Alzheimer's... most notably documenting her dad's own Alzheimer's marathon. But she's also touched on the toll of the pandemic and reports regularly on the latest research. Here are a few of her award-winning Alzheimer's stories.

September 25, 2020

So Many Goodbyes: The Alzheimer's Journey

Originally aired on Kare11.

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

So Many Goodbyes

Millions of Americans and their families know the journey of the ‘long goodbye’

March 4, 2021

Long-term care reunions: what families need to know

Many Minnesota families are finally being able to see their loved ones in person at long-term care facilities.

March 10, 2021

Families, LTC centers deal with 'vaccine hesitation'

Families say the reluctance of some to receive the vaccine is taking a toll by delaying in-person visits.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Possible Alzheimer's-COVID connection

Several new studies show a possible and concerning connection between COVID-19 infections and those who already have or may develop Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

THE TRUTH ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, that number is projected to jump to nearly 13 million.
- Alzheimer's Association
1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia… more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
- Alzheimer's Association
In 2021, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the country $355 billion. By 2050, that cost could jump to $1.1 trillion.
- Alzheimer's Association
More than 11 million Americans work as unpaid caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, providing an estimated 15.3 billion hours of care… valued at nearly $257 billion.
- Alzheimer's Association
Between 2000 and 2019, deaths from Heart disease have dropped 7.3% while Alzheimer’s deaths have increased 145%.
- Alzheimer's Association
Older Black Americans are about 2x likely… and older Hispanics are about 1.5x likely… to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older Whites.
- Alzheimer's Association
Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year.
- World Health Organization
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases.
- World Health Organization

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