Alzheimer's Risk Factors

alzheimer's risk factors Did you know that the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease can be slowed through early detection and proper treatment? In light of this, every senior and his or her family should be aware of common risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s, making it easier to catch the warning signs before it is too late.

Understanding Alzheimer's

Every 71 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s. While currently as many as 5.2 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s, it is estimated 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s in their lifetime.

Behavioral Patterns

As people grow older, changes in the brain cause some decline in short-term memory and a slowing down in learning ability. There is a general decrease in cognitive powers, which affect the individual’s memory, thinking, reasoning, judgment and behavior. These changes, which occur throughout the nervous system, often cause an individual to become confused.

Alzheimer's Stages

Alzheimer’s Disease has three stages. Signs and symptoms become more severe with each stage and eventually death occurs.

Caring for Seniors with Dementia

Family members or loved ones of those affected by Alzheimer's Disease or dementia can lessen the hardships with these guidelines.

Alzheimer's Risk Factors

Understanding Alzheimer's

Behavioral Patterns

Alzheimer's Stages

Caring for Seniors with Dementia

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