Alzheimer’s, or cognitive decline, is a bourgeoning problem among the elderly in the USA. Globally, about 4% of people have at least one autoimmune disease, while in the USA, the figure is about twice that.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer’s Dementia is projected to reach 12.7 million.
Dementia or Alzheimer’s has physical, psychological, social and economic impacts. It does not only affect the life of the person living with dementia, but also for his/her cares, families and society.
Surprisingly, women are most affected by Alzheimer’s. Among those who suffer from this condition, women afflicted with this problem are twice as many as men.
This gives way to many questions, such as:
Are there genetic factors involved? Does it have anything to do with the female hormones? Etc.
The findings have been mixed; however, the ground facts show that some biological factors may be affecting women more than men in developing Alzheimer’s and other autoimmune diseases.
Today’s blog will look into these questions and find out the best possible pathway for women.