Dementia is a global health issue accompanied by a significant societal and financial burden. Although there are options that may help treat the symptoms, there is currently no cure or disease-modifying therapy.
More than 5 million adults aged 65 years and older in the United States are predicted to have dementia, with projected increases to nearly 14 million people by 2050.Severe cognitive dysfunction involving difficulties with memory, recognition, language, decision making, attention, and problem solving accompanies dementia.