EPISODE · May 8, 2022 · 8 MIN
Episode 30: Lifestyle, Longevity, and Dementia
from The Aging Well Podcast · host Jeff Armstrong
According to a recent article from MedpageToday: “A healthy lifestyle was tied to a longer life but the extra years did not mean more time living with Alzheimer's dementia.According to the article, “An estimated 6.5 million adults in the U.S. have dementia. The national cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias is an estimated $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In addition, family members and friends contribute $271 billion more in unpaid care...
What this episode covers
According to a recent article from MedpageToday: “A healthy lifestyle was tied to a longer life but the extra years did not mean more time living with Alzheimer's dementia.According to the article, “An estimated 6.5 million adults in the U.S. have dementia. The national cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias is an estimated $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In addition, family members and friends contribute $271 billion more in unpaid care...
NOW PLAYING
Episode 30: Lifestyle, Longevity, and Dementia
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m