Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women Differently than Men

March is Women's History Month. Two-thirds of those with Alzheimer's disease are women. At first, researchers thought this was simply because women in general have a longer life expectancy than men. But, multiple studies have shown that there's more to that statistic.

Women are also more likely to be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia. Caregivers have a high calling that can be rewarding but also puts them at risk of burnout.

This month, take a moment to learn about your risk (or that of someone you love) for dementia and for caregiver burnout.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women Differently than Men March is Women's History Month. Two-thirds of those with Alzheimer's disease are women. At first, researchers thought this was simply because women in general have a longer life expectancy than men. But, multiple studies have shown that there's more to that statistic. Women are also more likely to be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia. Caregivers have a high calling that can be rewarding but also puts them at risk of burnout. This month, take a moment to learn about your risk (or that of someone you love) for dementia and for caregiver burnout.   Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert 10 Things Not to Do to People With Alzheimer's Disease   Just a reminder to skip these things as a favor to those who are living with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia...Read more READ NOW Does High Blood Pressure Affect Your Risk of Developing Dementia?   Is it truth or fiction? You may know that high blood pressure in general isn't good for your health, but does it make a difference in your memory? Does it change your risk of dementia?...Read more READ NOW Why Is He Doing That? 10 Physical Causes of Challenging Behaviors   If you're trying to cope with challenging behaviors, take a look at 10 things that can trigger these behaviors...Read more READ NOW Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Dementia   We're currently limited to 4 FDA medications approved to treat Alzheimer's disease. So, it's no wonder that people are interested in what other approaches are available to help moderate the effects of dementia...Read more READ NOW How Many of these 7 Signs of Caregiver Burnout Do You Have?   Take a look to see how you're doing with the risk of caregiver overload...Read more READ NOW Women and Alzheimer's Disease: Know Your Statistics   Two-thirds of those with Alzheimer's are women. That's not a typo- that's a disturbing statistic. Women are more likely to have Alzheimer's disease and are also more likely to be a carer for someone else with Alzheimer's...Read more READ NOW Women Have Higher Risk for Faster Cognitive Decline   While we used to think the discrepancy of men and women with Alzheimer's disease was due to women's longer life expectancy, we now know there's more to it...Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • Understanding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy - SREAT • So You're Celiac, But With No Symptoms. Can You Cheat and Eat Gluten? • You're Only as Young as Your Telomeres • Bake This Easy Denver Casserole • 10 Non-Evidence Based Treatments to Avoid in Pediatrics • Senior Health: How to Avoid Catching Diseases from Your Pet • Does Marijuana Affect Athletic Performance? • Is GMO Wheat Causing Increases in Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity? Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.