Memory Loss Statistics

The astounding truth: memory loss statistics

The most astounding of memory loss statistics is this: everyone experiences some form of memory loss. Yes, this is the truth. Although they may not realize it, everybody experiences some form of memory loss. As humans age, their brain cells die off slowly, causing some insignificant memory loss.

Some more significant memory loss statistics are ones that concern Alzheimer's disease, a major cause of memory loss in seniors. Alzheimer's disease is known to occur in an estimated 4.5 million Americans. Based on the data used to determine this estimation, experts have also theorized that an estimated 11 to 16 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by 2050. However, with further research and in the event of finding a treatment that would delay the onset of Alzheimer's by 5 years, the estimated number of diagnosed patients would drop to 50% in 50 years. These memory loss statistics show us that with further research, we can dramatically decrease the number of patients with memory loss.

More interesting memory loss statistics were found in Japan. It was found that out of 150 people interviewed, every 1 out of 10 young people (between the ages of 20-35) had a serious memory problem. This was linked to their dependence on computers and electronic devices that discouraged the use of the human brain and recalling memory. It is actually very discouraging to see that as we progress towards a world of cutting edge technology, we are allowing the technology to do all of the thinking for us.