Busted! 5 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

Visit our Brain Health Hub.September is World Alzheimer’s Month.Nearly 2 out of 3 people living with Alzheimer’s disease are women.We know — it’s a scary stat. But we’re sharing because knowledge is power. And we want you to share with your friends and family and all the women you know because when we talk about Alzheimer’s disease, we can get past the scary stuff and focus on what women can do to help reduce the risk for the progressive brain disorder.Alzheimer’s slowly destroys cognitive skills, such as learning, thinking, paying attention and remembering, over time and eventually leads to the inability to do simple, everyday tasks. But the key here is over time.Studies show being proactive about your brain health can help lower the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. And knowing the risk factors, signs and symptoms can help you catch Alzheimer’s in the earlier stages when the most treatment options are available.Research is ongoing as to why the disease affects more women than men and what exactly causes Alzheimer’s in the first place. It’s no surprise that the internet has theories. Heck, you might too. Either way, there’s a lot of misinformation about Alzheimer’s disease out there.S...