Julie Zissimopoulos
zisspolicyusc.bsky.social
Julie Zissimopoulos
@zisspolicyusc.bsky.social
Professor
Health policy and economics
University of Southern California
Today is our Day of Action. Families facing Alzheimer’s need cures—and cures require research funding.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Reposted by Julie Zissimopoulos
The total economic burden of #Alzheimers and related dementias in the US will hit $781B this year, finds research led by the @usc.edu Schaeffer Center.

The researchers aim to provide the most comprehensive accounting yet of dementia’s growing economic toll.
schaeffer.usc.edu/research/dem...
U.S. Dementia Costs to Exceed $780 Billion This Year, USC-Led Research Finds - April 23, 2025 - USC Schaeffer
The research team aims to provide the most comprehensive accounting yet of dementia’s growing economic toll. - April 23, 2025
schaeffer.usc.edu
April 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM