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Date: 02/07/25

6 Facts About Dementia Risk Differences Between Men and Women

By: "Aashay Edwin Maghi" (CPT)

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Dementia Affects Women and Men Differently

Women make up nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients. These 6 facts explain why gender matters in dementia risk and care.

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1. Women Live Longer—And Dementia Risk Rises With Age

Longevity alone partly explains why more women have Alzheimer’s, but it’s not the whole story.

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2. Hormonal Decline May Influence Brain Health

Estrogen is believed to protect the brain. Its sharp drop after menopause may increase dementia vulnerability.

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3. Genetics May Act Differently by Gender

Women with the APOE4 gene have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s than men with the same gene.

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4. Depression Rates Are Higher in Women

Chronic stress and mood disorders, more common in women, are linked to cognitive decline over time.

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5. Men Are More Likely to Develop Vascular Dementia

Due to higher rates of heart disease and strokes, men are at increased risk for this dementia subtype.

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6. Diagnosis May Be Delayed  in Men

Women often seek help earlier, while men may hide or downplay symptoms—delaying care and intervention.

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Lifestyle and Education Affect Risk for Both

More physical activity, better diet, and ongoing learning reduce dementia risk regardless of gender.

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Women Often Bear the Caregiver Role

Even with high risk, many women are also caregivers—adding emotional strain and burnout to the mix.

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Understanding Gender Helps Improve Brain Health

Dementia risk isn’t one-size-fits-all. Personalized prevention and support strategies can help men and women age better.

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HealthVitalityTrends.com

Date: 02/07/25

10 Facts on Common Age-Related Diseases in Seniors 

By: "Aashay Edwin Maghi" (CPT)