Dementia Society of America

01/28/2026

https://schaeffer.usc.edu/research/the-cost-of-dementia-in-2025/
DSA is honored to share this ground-breaking study, with NEW NUMBERS REPORTED: There are an estimated 5.6 million individuals (all ages) living with all-cause Dementia (that includes Alzheimer's disease, Vascular, Lewy Body, FTD, et al), and over $781 billion in annual costs of care (total impact) in the U.S. Many thanks to Dr. Julie Zissimopoulos and her team of researchers for this timely and insightful report from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.

01/27/2026

Wow!! Another 50,000 families about to be helped! It was a bit chilly out when, Alan, the delivery driver arrived, but we got a new shipment of our most requested booklet called "The Big Umbrella, A Brief Guide to Understanding Dementia, Care Planning and Enhancing Your Brain's Health." Request your print version or read online at www.dementiasociety.org/the-big-umbrella

01/27/2026

Protecting those living with Dementia is a community effort. In our latest conversation with Kevin Jameson of Dementia Society of America, we explore real risks like critical wandering (elopement) and practical safeguards — from biometric IDs to family planning and law enforcement coordination. Read the full interview and learn actionable steps to keep loved ones safe: https://wix.to/ctNatUa

For a person living with Dementia, it's not uncommon, at some point, to experience one or more “critical wandering” events. These events, in law enforcement, are technically called elopement, the physical act of an individual leaving a safe environment undetected.

01/16/2026

Unfortunately true, Dementia is not a syndrome that develops only in older adults. From young to old, Dementia is an umbrella term that covers over 200 underlying causes. Learn more at www.dementiasociety.org

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The family of a 24-year-old man who died of dementia have donated his brain to science, hoping it leads to treatment that can “prolong someone’s life and give them a few more years with a loved one.”

01/15/2026

Your Gift Matters. Donate a car, truck, RV, boat, and more. https://dementiasociety.careasy.org/HOME.html

01/13/2026

Click here https://bit.ly/3YyvJMv for your Jan 2026 eNews, which includes: 5 early signs of concern, how a community makes a better brain, and learn about our "Ask The Expert" Q&A

01/01/2026

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12/28/2025

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12/27/2025

Your support can create a ripple of hope for families navigating the challenges of Dementia. Learn how your gift can make a difference today: https://wix.to/XO7jHOv

Dementia changes everything—not just for the person diagnosed, but for everyone who loves and cares for them. When you give to the Dementia Society of America® (DSA), you become part of a support system that helps families feel less alone, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful. Your gift brings hope...

12/25/2025

www.dementiasociety.org This holiday season, pay attention to your loved ones. Recognizing five possible early signs of dementia could be life-changing for them. Learn more: https://wix.to/Ez2vUCd

For individuals who suspect friends and loved ones are exhibiting signs of cognitive decline, the holidays are a particularly important time to gauge differences in behavior and help address signs.

12/24/2025

www.dementiasociety.org

We are your leading volunteer, all-Dementias nonprofit in America. Find local resources, donate to help others, learn about Dementia, and more. Lewy Body, Alzheimer's, MCI, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal.