Alzheimer's and dementia trends reported in San Marino and Italy

Data from San Marino’s Institute for Health (ISS) reveals that 627 patients are currently being monitored for neurocognitive disorders. Of these, 455 have mild forms of the condition, while 172 face advanced stages that limit daily autonomy. The average age of patients is 79 for mild cases and 82 for more severe impairments, with women accounting for 57% of the total. Alzheimer’s remains the most frequent neurodegenerative cause.

In Italy, approximately 1.43 million people live with dementia, including 600,000 suffering from Alzheimer’s. Projections from Alzheimer Europe suggest cases could increase by 54% by 2050. Research highlights specific challenges for migrant populations in accessing diagnosis and therapy. The Immidem project, coordinated by the Italian National Institute of Health, addressed the growing number of non-Italian residents seeking care and the lack of culturally sensitive assessment tools for cognitive disorders.