Brain Health in Vermont
In Vermont, we use health data to track rates of worsening confusion and memory loss. Unfortunately, recent data shows that only half of adults in Vermont with memory issues have discussed this with a health care professional.
If you have any risk factors or are starting to notice early signs of cognitive decline, such as problems thinking or remembering, it's time to visit a doctor.
As Vermont's population is aging, more families will be impacted by memory loss, dementia and the complicated care that comes with these diagnoses.
Key Points
- 6% of Vermonters 65 years and older have been diagnosed with dementia.
- 1 in 4 caregivers for a person with dementia struggle with mental health.
- Vermont emergency departments reported 12,252 brain injury visits in 2022.
Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Reports
The Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Data Pages are designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias and their associated risk factors and comorbidities among Vermont adults from all relevant surveillance sources. It provides demographic breakdowns, trends, and equity impacts for all topics. They are useful to those interested about these chronic health conditions in Vermont. Last published March 2023.
| Date | Title | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | Acquired Brain Injuries in Vermont | Brain Injury |
| 04/05/2024 | VT Hub and Spoke Initiative for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care | Alzheimer's & Dementia |
| 11/17/2023 | Dementia Caregivers | Caregiving |
| 06/27/2024 | Subjective Cognitive Decline | Subjective Cognitive Decline |
One page data reports for each county. Each report contains county-specific demographic data a description of barriers to healthy aging and healthy aging indicators by age group.
