Much of the increase will be in developing countries. Already 58% of people with dementia live in low and middle income countries, but by 2050 this will rise to 68%. The fastest growth in the elderly population is taking place in China, India, and their south Asian and western Pacific neighbours.
If acyclovir is your drug of choice ( famvir is a 1 time dose, valtrex is a 2x/day for 1 day dose ), try 800mg 3x/day for 2 days. it works best if started at the very first tingle /sign of a potential cold sore.
The dosage ranges from a low of 500 mg daily up to 3,000 mg three times daily for the prevention of cold sores outbreaks. The frequency and severity of the cold sores outbreaks will determine the best dose to use. See Benefits of Lysine to discover all the other benefits of this natural amino acid.