Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-window-into-the-daily-struggles-of-long-term-care Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story Like two-thirds of Americans, those who develop Alzheimer’s disease have usually done very little to plan for their long-term care. More than five million Americans now suffer from the disease and related dementias. Barring a breakthrough, the figure could triple by 2050. This week, the PBS NewsHour begins a series on long-term care in America.