Curriculum Module 1 Video: Alzheimer's, A Public Health Crisis

This online learning module presents Alzheimer’s and dementia as a public health epidemic. The impact of Alzheimer’s disease is felt at a national, state, and local level – as well as on a family and personal level – through financial burdens, resource needs, and professional requirements. This module explores the current and projected scope of the epidemic, the financial burden on federal and state governments as well as individuals, and the care burden on caregivers and the health care system. Health disparities are highlighted, as rates of Alzheimer’s disease are substantially higher for African-Americans and Hispanics.

This module is part of the Alzheimer’s Association curriculum, "A Public Health Approach to Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias," and was designed for use by undergraduate faculty in schools and programs of public health as well as related disciplines. Usage of this module is free and open to the public. To learn more about the curriculum and find the references for curriculum content, visit alz.org/public-health-curriculum.