Jackson Clarion Ledger | Smith: Alzheimer's figures staggering Jackson Clarion Ledger In 2015, 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, including 51,000 Mississippians. In addition, more than 15 million Americans are caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia, including 205,000 caregivers in Mississippi. Iowa Medicaid costs projected to skyrocket for Alzheimer's patients |