More than 35 million people worldwide live with dementia . The disease is the leading cause of disability in older adults and causes a significant burden on healthcare systems, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). `` It 's impacted us tremendously , and I do n't even pay yet for care of him , '' Garner said . By 2050 , the cost of caring for this population in the United States may be $ 1.2 trillion .
More than 35 million people worldwide live with dementia . The disease is the leading cause of disability in older adults and causes a significant burden on healthcare systems, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). By 2050 , the cost of caring for this population in the United States may be $ 1.2 trillion .