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Florida Scoop · Jul 22, 2026

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South Florida has one of the nation's highest rates of Alzheimer's disease, but experts say access to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care continues to fall short as the population ages. Nearly 600,000 Floridians age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, and experts warn that number is expected to rise sharply in the coming decades. Dr. Marc Agronin of Miami Jewish Health said advances in early detection offer hope, but many families struggle to afford care, particularly those who do not qualify for public assistance. He urged people to prioritize brain health through exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and a sense of purpose while encouraging those with memory concerns to seek evaluation at specialized memory centers. --- 📲 For fast & reliable hyper-local Jewish Florida news: 🗞️ JOIN The Florida Scoop on WhatsApp:

South Florida has one of the nation's highest rates of Alzheimer's disease, but experts say access to diagnosis, treatment and long-term care continues to fall short as the population ages. Nearly 600,000 Floridians age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, and experts warn that number is expected to rise sharply in the coming decades. Dr. Marc Agronin of Miami Jewish Health said advances in early detection offer hope, but many families struggle to afford care, particularly those who do not qualify for public assistance. He urged people to prioritize brain health through exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and a sense of purpose while encouraging those with memory concerns to seek evaluation at specialized memory centers. --- 📲 For fast & reliable hyper-local Jewish Florida news: 🗞️ JOIN The Florida Scoop on WhatsApp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=17868092003&text=Subscribe

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