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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW, your Guide to Alzheimer's / Dementia Is Alzheimer's disease an "equal opportunity" disease? Learn which group of people it targets and what some recent research found about why that may be the case. Also for today: Learn if Alzheimer's disease is inherited, if concussions cause dementia and what signs you might notice at your job if you have younger-onset dementia. Does Alzheimer's Affect Men & Women Equally? Do you know the statistics regarding who (men or women) is more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease? A study published last week in the Annals of Neurology highlights the answer to this question and also provides us with insight as to why this may be the case... Read more Is Alzheimer's Disease Inherited? If you're anything like me, you've looked at your family history of health, illnesses, and longevity and wondered, "How will I end up? Learn more about how your risk of Alzheimer's is affected by your family history and genetics...Read more Search Related Topics:  early onset dementia  preventing dementia  mental activity Preventing Alzheimer’s: Can Concussions Cause Dementia? Myth or fact: Concussions increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Find out what research says about head injuries and the risk of dementia... Read more Search Related Topics:  reducing risks for dementia  mild cognitive impairment  chronic traumatic encephalopathy Do You Have Younger-Onset Alzheimer's Disease? The term early (or younger) onset Alzheimer’s disease is used when someone has Alzheimer's and is under the age of 65. Be aware of the signs of early dementia at work... Read more Search Related Topics:  early onset dementia  symptoms of alzheimer's  coping with dementia Related Searches Alzheimers Disease Alzheimers Signs Early Onset Dementia Signs of Dementia Alzheimer 'S Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's / Dementia Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement