“Women in their 60s are more than TWICE AS LIKELY
to develop Alzheimer’s disease over the rest of their lives
as they are to develop breast cancer”.1
Umbrella
What may the Alzheimer’s Disease Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Alzheimer’s
- Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
- Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
DotS the definition of Alzheimer’s disease may vary. The (United States) National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) definition is:
Dementia
What is the association between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
In Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease International explain:
In 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease – 1. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? the NIA answer this and more questions:
Early Signs and Symptoms
What are early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
In 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s the (United States) Alzheimer’s Association elaborate on:
- “Memory loss that disrupts daily life…
- Challenges in planning or solving problems…
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks…
- Confusion with time or place…
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships…
- New problems with words in speaking or writing…
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps…
- Decreased or poor judgement…
- Withdrawal from work or social activities…
- Changes in mood and personality…”.5
Common or Not
How common is Alzheimer’s disease?
In the United States according to the Mayo Clinic:
In the United Kingdom (UK) according to the NHS in Alzheimer’s Disease: Overview – Who Is Affected? page last reviewed 04 July 2024:
The risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia increases with age, affecting an estimated 1 in 14 people over the age of 65 and 1 in every 6 people over the age of 80.
But around 1 in every 20 people with Alzheimer’s disease are under the age of 65. This is called early- or young-onset Alzheimer’s disease”.7
Women and Alzheimer’s Disease
In women, how common is Alzheimer’s disease?
In Women and Alzheimer’s: Quick Facts the (United States) Alzheimer’s Association note:
In Women and Alzheimer’s: Quick Facts the Alzheimer’s Association also note:
In About Alzheimer’s: Know the Numbers the (United States) Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement elaborate on:
- “2/3 of those diagnosed are women—and no one knows why
- 2/3 of Alzheimer’s caregivers are also women, many of who will have to take time off or resign from their jobs
- A woman in her 60s is twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s over the course of her lifetime than breast cancer
- After 60, a woman has a 1 in 5 chance of developing Alzheimer’s…”.10
Prevention
How can Alzheimer’s be prevented?
In Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: 8 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease – 8. Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented? the NIA explain:
In Brain Health the Alzheimer’s Association elaborate on:
Health Care Provider
What if I would like reassurance I do not have Alzheimer’s disease?
If you would like reassurance you do not have Alzheimer’s disease, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Dementia: About Dementia – What Is Dementia? the (United Kingdom) NHS also note:
Dementia is not only about memory loss. It can also affect the way you speak, think, feel and behave.
It’s also important to remember that dementia is not a natural part of ageing”.13
Who is a GP?
DotS and/or DotC (Depending on the Country) a GP may be a qualified and registered general practitioner, a medical practitioner, a medical doctor or a doctor.
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