What is Alzheimer’s Disease ?
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It’s the result of complex changes in the brain that start years before symptoms appear and lead to the loss of brain cells and their connections.
Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s
- Age (more common in those 65 or older)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High blood sugar (diabetes)
- Being overweight or obese
- Smoking
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Being physically inactive
- Being socially isolated
- Depression
