Alzheimer's Disease

This website offers information about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and resources that can help. Learn the warning signs and start a conversation with your loved one if you start to notice changes that may be related to dementia. The earlier you begin the conversation, the better you can prepare and respond to the changes that may come.

Alzheimer's disease is a major public health issue in Texas. An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2024. In 2020, approximately 459,300 Texans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. Without a cure or a way to slow or prevent it, the number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease is projected to reach 12.7 million people by 2050.

2024 Unpaid Caregiver Survey

New! DSHS wants to hear from you to learn more about the needs of current and former unpaid caregivers in Texas. All responses are anonymous and only takes 15-20 minutes to complete.

Who should participate? Anyone who has provided unpaid care/assistance to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia in the past 12 months; and lived in Texas in the past 12 months or care recipient has.

Take the survey today!