Washington has an estimated 120,000 patients over the age of 65 suffering from Alzheimer's.
says there are currently 120,000 Washingtonians aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s. That number that is expected to grow nearly 17% by 2025 -- even if the drug only works for a third of patients, that’s still tens of thousands of people who could benefit.
In Washington, tens of thousands could be eligible for the drug according to ALZWA. Leqembi did get an accelerated approval process back in January, according to the FDA. Still, some medical experts are warning that this is not a cure and the drug won’t work for everyone, and for some, it also could have rough side effects.
“Our state is currently facing a workforce shortage for caregivers as well as folks working in longterm care facilities,” he told KIRO 7. “That is only going to grow as the baby boomers continue to age, and drugs like Leqembi will help to stem the growing of that crisis.”
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