Alzheimer’s Disease

“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:

“Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with the disease — those with the late-onset type symptoms first appear in their mid-60s”.2

Dementia

What is the association between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

In Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease International explain:

“Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and accounts for 50%-75% of all cases”.3

In 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease – 1. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? the NIA answer this and more questions:

“Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and is the most common form of dementia”.4

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:

  1. “Memory loss that disrupts daily life…
  2. Challenges in planning or solving problems…
  3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks…
  4. Confusion with time or place…
  5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships…
  6. New problems with words in speaking or writing…
  7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps…
  8. Decreased or poor judgement…
  9. Withdrawal from work or social activities…
  10. Changes in mood and personality…”.5

Common or Not

How common is Alzheimer’s disease?

In the United States according to the Mayo Clinic:

“About 6.9 million people in the United States age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease. Among them, more than 70% are age 75 and older. Of the more than 55 million people in the world with dementia, 60% to 70% are estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease”.6

In the United Kingdom (UK) according to the NHS in Alzheimer’s Disease: Overview – Who Is Affected? page last reviewed 04 July 2024:

“Alzheimer’s disease is most common in people over the age of 65..

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:

“Almost TWO-THIRDS of Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women”.8

In Women and Alzheimer’s: Quick Facts the Alzheimer’s Association also note:

“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”.9

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:

“While nothing has yet been proven to prevent Alzheimer’s, researchers are studying promising strategies and learning more about what might — and might not — work. Researchers are exploring how activities such as managing high blood pressure, staying physically active, and keeping your mind engaged may help prevent or delay cognitive decline and dementia. Researchers are also exploring if certain foods and diets, diabetes management, sleep quality, and hearing restorative devices (such as hearing aids) might play a role in preventing Alzheimer’s”.11

In Brain Health the Alzheimer’s Association elaborate on:

“Research is still evolving, but evidence is strong that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by making key lifestyle changes, including participating in regular physical activity, staying socially engaged, and maintaining good heart health”.12

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:

“Memory loss can be annoying if it happens occasionally, but if it’s affecting your daily life, or it’s worrying you, or someone you know, you should get help from a GP.

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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Topic Last Updated: 08 July 2025 – Topic Last Reviewed: 23 January 2025

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