# This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-25 09:47 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 16 · Current Velocity: 16

## Executive Summary
A USC-led study indicates that dementia costs in the U.S. will reach $818 billion in 2026, surpassing the combined costs of cancer and heart disease.

## Intelligence Brief
Research led by USC indicates that dementia expenses in the United States will total $818 billion in 2026. Coverage describes the financial burden of the disease as exceeding that of heart disease and cancer combined.


Reports from 10News.com, MyNewsLA.com, McKnight's Long-Term Care News, and USC Schaeffer all cite the specific $818 billion figure. MarketWatch further emphasizes that the costs are expected to increase.


Future developments center on the progression of these costs as the trend is projected to worsen.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What is the projected cost of dementia in the U.S. for 2026?
According to the study, the cost is projected to be $818 billion.

### Which institution led the study?
The study was led by USC.

### How does the cost of dementia compare to other major diseases?
MarketWatch reports that dementia is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Billion, Study, USC Study Puts, Dementia Cost, Dementia Will Cost the U.S, USC-Led Study Finds

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Dementia will cost US $818B this year: study | 2026-06-27 19:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQWWtUMU5jeHFFN09NLWVMRGRsQU5IbGctVEZoQ3ZMZnIycWxlU2FOVUdhX0RtU2k3bm5HVEdxVnFOQ1J0c0RaOVNUYWVteU9pckVzcHNOM0JaYWFENnMwWnRMNWVaMU9zNW80ai1GQ1FxU2JZMnFEWVVBbWMzY29HWDY2bDVXcHhH?oc=5) |
| WFLA | 13 million Americans provide unpaid care for loved ones with dementia | 2026-06-27 19:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQY180N2N0eUI3Q21Zb19ueE9oUDNBYi1Qd2VtZm1XNktJcVhqV2xHRnVCQTB2a05ReGtwZGdfejUwS1dpOGFCMG1RS3dfcENqSlFCbG9iTFZuZXV6RXFsOGVmejVBY0J0TkRuUnpwWGE0Ylo4eTRtOVZOc29xQm1OT1ZYSHZFanplN2I5TVJZbXRULTJlbWN6a2s0WTZkaDkwT25aeGJpdGIybTjSAbABQVVfeXFMTmMzT0tRRmFuamxRTDE0NGl6U2xSX1VPOWhUaXFzblp1WHBaUnVVVUdQM2dsWFl2aVZXRW91UlBzTkVvVGFLY1hIRGE1RmgzSklPbmlvMXJBeTFrYTF3VFNJa1FEZEJMaG8tXzZaak82UVpnUUxpaWxMbE9GbXliTzdwZXc3a3RFY3lHbjhleE1KeThUQnhuSVljY0FRQXQ5X2RNUjlEYlB) |
| NewsNation | Dementia will cost US $818B this year: study | 2026-06-27 19:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTFAxSkxlMkN3ZWVpeGdjX0Q0WlFJUjVXNFhfNi1XQ3RRdEpHa3RjeW1EU0ZDVWRXY0pZT015NnpYWDVfT2lSMG9ONlVLV3ZLTzloTkZqVmp4UmdnYWV4dXlsVllVN0lqbXdreEJBbEJOaFhBb1nSAXhBVV95cUxQMFNjLWN2MFRucDJNX2tDOWc1bzlOOURzcW5pZlNqcVExSE15MXZ6SkN3cjNhaHhFZHB1ZC1BWVJ2cGlJNWxNWUFPa09PNUxCb1YyU3owVzlvemJONzQxVWp2S0cwLVJkOVBnMnBGNTZiRHFLczk2Qk8?oc=5) |
| westsidecurrent.com | Dementia Costs Expected to Hit $818 Billion This Year, USC Study Finds | 2026-06-27 19:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxPbDd0OEQxZWl2ZFlxckxDZVBSaUhYZnNLQndDMlZwV1V2d2hBYkhsRjZVcjB0TXp5NUY1bnF4QjlTMEtpWExOM3E5N0VHMmdaR2FlUHBRUHRUZmpRR3hlMEw3ZGtKb0RRbTNFZE9TaFJ4TTA0SkFrdFp0SElLV3JOcGJjMGtpaEI3MXVfb3BES3hReUJlYVFLQWo3Sy1ydlIzTlY4djZ4Y2dBbWlnMWdWWXc1LTZGMTQxemVrVzhBRmZGWWhJeHBmei1DU3Rub3NONy1SX2RoV0FNYUE0MENOelBWbWg?oc=5) |
| Earth.com | Dementia costs America $818 billion a year, and families pay most of the price | 2026-06-27 19:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQdzVldWJ5U2h3R1VORmM1aVF1Y0w5NGZyMW0yY2JqMjVJOE9nM3RZVUxVbURXSUotU0dZeVRpaVRQQkRtQ2hoSEhMa0k5VVNYaTlPT3ZTMy1pVDVFLTYteU9keTE1SWE0S1FKVGt0RWJXclBOck1rYkhNTjlSMmN2bS0tR0llWmZVcno1Mmg5OFd1cUlLcXBUR1BvLVJSWVdLZVVGdXc5aw?oc=5) |
| McKnight's Senior Living | Dementia will cost the US $818 billion in 2026 | 2026-06-25 15:51 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxQUUVoTUU0bzhVbnktX2Qwd0F2N1BtWHJXVmphN3lhbmVmeHZvZE5oZE9scXF3ODROSTU2UE5YUFZiSThyNllVUE5hb3ZFSUJKVHRUT1ZDU1VoT2JTRnQ1RElSMGZ4ckhlNjNRMnNmZUNkalJVRGpPNjVhSkZkZzBPX3lUR0NjMjd3OXUwRDM5UzllV2M?oc=5) |
| Audacy | Cost of care for dementia patients reaches $818B | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxObFE3WXJ3R0I2TkRDbXZGTlVya1JTYmM5SmZfa2k5RG1WRGFUZXdIOHdLaWh1REFSUlVnQkcxZ0R6dnBLaVVFRU4yWFE0bm9UcG1aTUdjX0ZveG05MmpUakctWnpGbDdpY3FmWS1DMHJxZkVudWotNEZ5LVhKSXZEbTU3ZHJVNHhOWkFwbmJDM0dXaFU?oc=5) |
| News-Medical | Hidden costs push United States dementia toll to historic high | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxNTWNfMkFfRS1wVlFOUlliRUZfTm5iRG0wSV9YOEZkU2RvNGJ2RF9WeFZQaFVQcUxKUDd0bjBaTGR6THBPSDJIVTktaV8zM1dIX1lReHJjLXZfZ1NRcjFMWkZtdEZaNWpxT1pNb1pJbGF6VHp4ZF8xQUdyak5aczVkWllZbm5kOUFKTnBmNUp0RmVmY0M3UmczTjlFUVN6U2ZmWndScDdhVTl3LTRseERF?oc=5) |
| Newsweek | Dementia Will Cost the U.S. $800 Billion in 2026 Alone | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxOTXFzbEFJeUFOTHlEOW0xODh4X1JwZnRzTGUzMm83V2JwMXVybGh2OUNtYUNRMDJ1VTlXQnhyOU5zTFliUy1zRjVUUkpyUjhaZmhhYXFyQ0ZCeV93cGdsS1l1TDl5N1ZtOWtCcXgza1c1aWc4dzBhRFJiMnNDZ2VHM2hsZlY4bkY1YmM2U2hjTQ?oc=5) |
| Pasadena Now | USC Study Puts 2026 Dementia Cost at $818 Billion | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxQNzV2c3BPb0hKdkx1eWk0azNpcUk2NC1SNmVtTzkzZlJSN052RjRCUXI5SmFwU2tvSEdreWRXbVI3QS10X21ONkF0WVp3VHFXYl9KMWcxNTVJYVRnTjRvb1U0Zk5HMWVNdEFFcnJIbXl0X19IM2tnVkdWTHNnbzNjeTFoMA?oc=5) |
| EIN Presswire | Study Shows Dementia Could Cost US $818 Billion - Grey Matters Shares How GUIDE Program May Offer Financial Respite Help | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9wFBVV95cUxQcjEtVEhJR3dLdmZqTy1pb0hiTmxMTzNBZVV6OHNoZnVKU2c0Zi1DWG85dnhjZW83OEZPeklIY0p4Z2VWdzNqZkZKbC1GTTF0bG1oNVFiNDk5R1NxWjRkYjNwVHJlTjVCSm12VTQ1cWlRWHhJU1pUbVcwZnQ5bnQ5c21zOGZOYmVDSzhPSU1xZi1vWC0xek9xSkRvSzNfMzdVdHFia1U4dVBkQUVQNnBLbHREbHRReVRSTExoUGZUYkFjSTlOMnFUbHF1WTUyeER3cDgtTWtMbG1rRjJpWF8wS212eXh5dzNDVktDUFEwUTd6TUJEcU0w?oc=5) |
| 10News.com | Study puts 2026 US dementia cost at $818 billion | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxPemVRUmdfLU92V2FzdHV5M0o3U2FLanZOQWRYOHB4QzZXSF8zMmlBWklNODhuRkxXNF9FaWtoTnN3ajA4WU8ybHRUUmNtcGJOUDVnMW5DMW12TnFXT2dIY3FEdWNaaFZha083NmU2Y21rV2gtWDAzc3k1anZJVnR3bA?oc=5) |
| MyNewsLA.com | USC Study Puts 2026 Dementia Cost at $818 Billion | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOR3BNZmZQdGlna1BmbWpXZDRRRTByYmI1al96ODVxUGhaOTR2U1ROWU1LcFBBV29ET0tqSmRIelZFU1dWdWlsd204ODc3ZEk3RnRQZ2phUWVuSkVsT1A5VFRsRWF1VGtJU2JVNThJTU4zTmE0dVBFSTdNaWsxRTJ1dnZsVHVkYVZpbmVVdWVyenZNbDltS3c?oc=5) |
| McKnight's Long-Term Care News | US dementia expenses will total $818 billion in 2026, study finds | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOSEt6WmR0dmNRd29JS3lWUFpqRjBRTVEzWWYxVW5maHJWZ3dTNHY4Y0ZIeGo2eXcycFpqa0tNM0tEWVk4bk5xSFFLWldNRmRXTTRuSkpybXhVSHFmSUdOc0hHWGZQc3hRbENIQ1F3Qk50cVprSXFYUG9tWFpXbVJQSkNnT1gzMWpuY2NQU2FhYXFqbVhOWTdzbFRKaw?oc=5) |
| USC Schaeffer | Dementia Will Cost the U.S. $818 Billion in 2026, USC-Led Study Finds | 2026-06-24 11:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNdUFXb2RHZ0hCMzF3RUlWdWl6ZHNnRi0yQzJ0NXNvZ0VnU3hnV3dWU2V2Z1JyS1dFTTQxWmFhYkpXbE9Cd1dtYzVINjI0SngzY1lYSnlEa3JxdkZNVFdYUndYdnNQZk1yZzlWX01IT0Z6a0ZYTFk1M0pqZktCaHZITA?oc=5) |

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