Alzheimer's Demonstration Program
Administration on Aging

Alzheimer's Disease Information

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Alzheimer’s Disease

There are around 9,000 people in the United States with an intellectual/ developmental disability and dementia. This number will only increase as people with intellectual and developmental disabilities age. Approximately 75% of individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability live with family members, which means that there will be growing numbers of caregivers for individuals with a disability and dementia.

The US Administration on Aging has developed two resources, a fact sheet and resource list, for caregivers of individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability and Alzheimer’s disease:

• For the Caregiver of the Person with an Intellectual/ Developmental Disability and Dementia - Information and Resources
• Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities and Dementia - Resources for Caregivers

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