Number Of Alzheimer's Patients In The U.S. Expected To Double By 2050

A new report from the Alzheimer's Association shows the number of people being diagnosed continues to increase as the baby boomer population ages.

It's estimated that 4.7 million Americans over the age of 65 are now living with Alzheimer's, a number projected to grow to nearly double by 2050.

At the same time, patients and doctors are not talking enough about memory concerns, a conversation experts say needs to happen.

It's also estimated more than 11 million caregivers are providing unpaid care in the U.S.