Brain health: Alzheimer’s 2026 new report on cognitive impairment & dementia in Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are now living with clinical dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a newly released report from the Alzheimer’s Association.

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say maintaining brain health as they age is very important, yet few know a lot about how to do it, according to the 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report.

We spoke with a spokesperson from the association about what the survey reveals and at what age you should start caring for your brain…

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