Do you know the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease?

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Did you know that women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease than men? In fact, almost two-thirds of people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s are women.

“Persons in the early stages of Alzheimer’s dementia do not just have memory loss. They also start having difficulties with everyday activities. They get recipes confused. They miss paying their utility bills, or they might leave their house keys in the door.”  

-Linda S. LeBourgeois, MD, Neurology 

Take this quiz to discover other factors that may affect your risk of developing the disease.

What's your Alzheimer's risk?

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