"Comparing Alzheimer's Rates: The Top Counties in South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and North Dakota"
A report by the Alzheimer’s Association reveals that an estimated 16,500 seniors in South Dakota are living with Alzheimer's, with the highest rates found in Hand and McPherson counties at 13.5%. The U.S. faces a growing Alzheimer's crisis, with 6.7 million Americans currently affected and projections suggesting a potential doubling of cases by 2060 without medical breakthroughs. The FDA-approved drug lecanemab offers hope by slowing disease progression, but its high cost raises concerns about accessibility. The data aims to assist in developing localized care and budgeting for the increasing financial burden of Alzheimer's, which could reach nearly $1 trillion by 2050.
