For Americans reaching middle age today, the odds of developing dementia are roughly the same as flipping a coin.
A new study from New York University (NYU) Langone Health and Johns Hopkins University suggests that nearly half of Americans who are dementia-free at age 55 will develop the condition in their lifetime—a finding that researchers say demands attention. With the annual number of new cases in the United States expected to nearly double by 2060, researchers highlight the importance of policies and individual approaches that support healthy aging.
